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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,238.46, 588,206.16 and 235,251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,238.46, 588,206.16 and 235,251.87 is: 324,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,238.46 : 588,206.16 = 235,251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,238.46/588,206.16 = 235,251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,238.46x = 588,206.16 × 235,251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,238.46x = 138,376,599,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,599,085.52/426,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,645.98

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