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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,236.73, 588,205.47 and 235,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,236.73, 588,205.47 and 235,248.75 is: 324,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,236.73 : 588,205.47 = 235,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,236.73/588,205.47 = 235,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,236.73x = 588,205.47 × 235,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,236.73x = 138,374,601,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,601,560.66/426,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,642.60

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