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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,225.73, 588,188.61 and 235,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,225.73, 588,188.61 and 235,239.12 is: 324,628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,225.73 : 588,188.61 = 235,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,225.73/588,188.61 = 235,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,225.73x = 588,188.61 × 235,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,225.73x = 138,364,969,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364,969,539.95/426,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,628.38

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