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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,236.96, 588,204.09 and 235,250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,236.96, 588,204.09 and 235,250.37 is: 324,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,236.96 : 588,204.09 = 235,250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,236.96/588,204.09 = 235,250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,236.96x = 588,204.09 × 235,250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,236.96x = 138,375,229,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,229,808.01/426,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,643.91

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