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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,112.82, 588,035.01 and 235,126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,112.82, 588,035.01 and 235,126.05 is: 324,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,112.82 : 588,035.01 = 235,126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,112.82/588,035.01 = 235,126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,112.82x = 588,035.01 × 235,126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,112.82x = 138,262,349,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262,349,163.01/426,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,473.57

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