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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,250.59, 588,183.93 and 235,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,250.59, 588,183.93 and 235,251.68 is: 324,624.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,250.59 : 588,183.93 = 235,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,250.59/588,183.93 = 235,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,250.59x = 588,183.93 × 235,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,250.59x = 138,371,254,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,371,254,740.58/426,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,624.20

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