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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,250.02, 588,183.15 and 235,251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,250.02, 588,183.15 and 235,251.11 is: 324,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,250.02 : 588,183.15 = 235,251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,250.02/588,183.15 = 235,251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,250.02x = 588,183.15 × 235,251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,250.02x = 138,370,741,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,370,741,273.45/426,250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,623.42

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