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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,238.11, 588,207.37 and 235,250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,238.11, 588,207.37 and 235,250.13 is: 324,644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,238.11 : 588,207.37 = 235,250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,238.11/588,207.37 = 235,250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,238.11x = 588,207.37 × 235,250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,238.11x = 138,375,860,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,860,259.46/426,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,644.51

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