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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,236.36, 588,204.96 and 235,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,236.36, 588,204.96 and 235,248.38 is: 324,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,236.36 : 588,204.96 = 235,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,236.36/588,204.96 = 235,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,236.36x = 588,204.96 × 235,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,236.36x = 138,374,261,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,261,006.94/426,236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,642.09

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