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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,251.59, 588,185.31 and 235,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,251.59, 588,185.31 and 235,252.68 is: 324,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,251.59 : 588,185.31 = 235,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,251.59/588,185.31 = 235,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,251.59x = 588,185.31 × 235,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,251.59x = 138,372,170,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372,170,514.13/426,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,625.58

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