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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,254.49, 588,189.33 and 235,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,254.49, 588,189.33 and 235,255.59 is: 324,629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,254.49 : 588,189.33 = 235,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,254.49/588,189.33 = 235,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,254.49x = 588,189.33 × 235,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,254.49x = 138,374,827,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,374,827,860.86/426,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,629.61

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