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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,251.03, 588,184.54 and 235,252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,251.03, 588,184.54 and 235,252.12 is: 324,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,251.03 : 588,184.54 = 235,252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,251.03/588,184.54 = 235,252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,251.03x = 588,184.54 × 235,252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,251.03x = 138,371,655,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,371,655,869.04/426,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,624.80

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