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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,238.83, 588,206.68 and 235,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,238.83, 588,206.68 and 235,252.24 is: 324,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,238.83 : 588,206.68 = 235,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,238.83/588,206.68 = 235,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,238.83x = 588,206.68 × 235,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,238.83x = 138,376,936,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,936,994.32/426,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,646.48

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