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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,236.11, 588,204.62 and 235,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,236.11, 588,204.62 and 235,248.13 is: 324,641.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,236.11 : 588,204.62 = 235,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,236.11/588,204.62 = 235,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,236.11x = 588,204.62 × 235,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,236.11x = 138,374,032,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,032,795.10/426,236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,641.74

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