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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,243.48, 588,190.86 and 235,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,243.48, 588,190.86 and 235,251.96 is: 324,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,243.48 : 588,190.86 = 235,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,243.48/588,190.86 = 235,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,243.48x = 588,190.86 × 235,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,243.48x = 138,373,052,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,052,669.09/426,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,633.83

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