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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,255.04, 588,190.04 and 235,256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,255.04, 588,190.04 and 235,256.12 is: 324,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,255.04 : 588,190.04 = 235,256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,255.04/588,190.04 = 235,256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,255.04x = 588,190.04 × 235,256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,255.04x = 138,375,303,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,303,692.10/426,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.31

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