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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,239.11, 588,208.75 and 235,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,239.11, 588,208.75 and 235,251.13 is: 324,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,239.11 : 588,208.75 = 235,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,239.11/588,208.75 = 235,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,239.11x = 588,208.75 × 235,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,239.11x = 138,376,773,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,773,113.39/426,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,645.89

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