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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.04, 588,191.42 and 235,257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.04, 588,191.42 and 235,257.12 is: 324,631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.04 : 588,191.42 = 235,257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.04/588,191.42 = 235,257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.04x = 588,191.42 × 235,257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.04x = 138,376,219,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,219,477.91/426,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,631.69

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