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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,089.85, 588,016.20 and 235,115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,089.85, 588,016.20 and 235,115.54 is: 324,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,089.85 : 588,016.20 = 235,115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,089.85/588,016.20 = 235,115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,089.85x = 588,016.20 × 235,115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,089.85x = 138,251,748,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,251,748,743.47/426,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,466.19

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