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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,112.92, 588,037.50 and 235,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,112.92, 588,037.50 and 235,131.84 is: 324,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,112.92 : 588,037.50 = 235,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,112.92/588,037.50 = 235,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,112.92x = 588,037.50 × 235,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,112.92x = 138,266,339,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,266,339,364/426,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,482.86

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