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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,098.10, 588,027.60 and 235,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,098.10, 588,027.60 and 235,123.80 is: 324,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,098.10 : 588,027.60 = 235,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,098.10/588,027.60 = 235,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,098.10x = 588,027.60 × 235,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,098.10x = 138,259,283,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,259,283,816.88/426,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,477.59

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