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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,249.46, 588,182.38 and 235,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,249.46, 588,182.38 and 235,250.55 is: 324,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,249.46 : 588,182.38 = 235,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,249.46/588,182.38 = 235,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,249.46x = 588,182.38 × 235,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,249.46x = 138,370,227,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,370,227,807.18/426,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,622.65

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