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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,257.04, 588,192.80 and 235,258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,257.04, 588,192.80 and 235,258.12 is: 324,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,257.04 : 588,192.80 = 235,258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,257.04/588,192.80 = 235,258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,257.04x = 588,192.80 × 235,258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,257.04x = 138,377,132,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,377,132,325.54/426,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,633.07

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