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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,238.25, 588,205.95 and 235,251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,238.25, 588,205.95 and 235,251.64 is: 324,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,238.25 : 588,205.95 = 235,251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,238.25/588,205.95 = 235,251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,238.25x = 588,205.95 × 235,251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,238.25x = 138,376,415,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,415,571.61/426,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,645.70

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