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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,239.75, 588,208.02 and 235,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,239.75, 588,208.02 and 235,253.14 is: 324,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,239.75 : 588,208.02 = 235,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,239.75/588,208.02 = 235,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,239.75x = 588,208.02 × 235,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,239.75x = 138,377,783,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,377,783,678.18/426,239.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,647.77

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