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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,121.83, 588,050.01 and 235,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,121.83, 588,050.01 and 235,140.84 is: 324,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,121.83 : 588,050.01 = 235,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,121.83/588,050.01 = 235,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,121.83x = 588,050.01 × 235,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,121.83x = 138,274,573,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274,573,313.41/426,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,495.40

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