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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,235.21, 588,201.67 and 235,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,235.21, 588,201.67 and 235,248.62 is: 324,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,235.21 : 588,201.67 = 235,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,235.21/588,201.67 = 235,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,235.21x = 588,201.67 × 235,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,235.21x = 138,373,631,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,631,149.20/426,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,641.48

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