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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,749.52, 588,863.88 and 235,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,749.52, 588,863.88 and 235,751.44 is: 325,309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,749.52 : 588,863.88 = 235,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,749.52/588,863.88 = 235,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,749.52x = 588,863.88 × 235,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,749.52x = 138,825,507,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,825,507,673.99/426,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,309.11

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