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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,238.73, 588,208.23 and 235,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,238.73, 588,208.23 and 235,250.75 is: 324,645.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,238.73 : 588,208.23 = 235,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,238.73/588,208.23 = 235,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,238.73x = 588,208.23 × 235,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,238.73x = 138,376,427,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,427,263.67/426,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,645.36

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