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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,109.82, 588,030.90 and 235,123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,109.82, 588,030.90 and 235,123.16 is: 324,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,109.82 : 588,030.90 = 235,123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,109.82/588,030.90 = 235,123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,109.82x = 588,030.90 × 235,123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,109.82x = 138,259,683,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,259,683,385.64/426,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,469.60

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