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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,235.83, 588,202.53 and 235,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,235.83, 588,202.53 and 235,249.25 is: 324,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,235.83 : 588,202.53 = 235,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,235.83/588,202.53 = 235,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,235.83x = 588,202.53 × 235,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,235.83x = 138,374,201,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,201,089.59/426,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,642.35

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