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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,091.49, 588,018.47 and 235,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,091.49, 588,018.47 and 235,117.17 is: 324,468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,091.49 : 588,018.47 = 235,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,091.49/588,018.47 = 235,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,091.49x = 588,018.47 × 235,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,091.49x = 138,253,237,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,253,237,398.54/426,091.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,468.44

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