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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,240.75, 588,209.40 and 235,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,240.75, 588,209.40 and 235,254.14 is: 324,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,240.75 : 588,209.40 = 235,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,240.75/588,209.40 = 235,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,240.75x = 588,209.40 × 235,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,240.75x = 138,378,696,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378,696,536.92/426,240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,649.15

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