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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,237.86, 588,207.03 and 235,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,237.86, 588,207.03 and 235,249.88 is: 324,644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,237.86 : 588,207.03 = 235,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,237.86/588,207.03 = 235,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,237.86x = 588,207.03 × 235,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,237.86x = 138,375,630,281.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,630,281.62/426,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,644.16

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