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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,251.02, 588,184.53 and 235,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,251.02, 588,184.53 and 235,252.11 is: 324,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,251.02 : 588,184.53 = 235,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,251.02/588,184.53 = 235,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,251.02x = 588,184.53 × 235,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,251.02x = 138,371,651,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,371,651,751.86/426,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,624.80

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