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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,235.60, 588,203.92 and 235,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,235.60, 588,203.92 and 235,247.63 is: 324,641.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,235.60 : 588,203.92 = 235,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,235.60/588,203.92 = 235,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,235.60x = 588,203.92 × 235,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,235.60x = 138,373,575,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,575,489.75/426,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,641.06

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