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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,110.40, 588,018.24 and 235,123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,110.40, 588,018.24 and 235,123.92 is: 324,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,110.40 : 588,018.24 = 235,123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,110.40/588,018.24 = 235,123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,110.40x = 588,018.24 × 235,123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,110.40x = 138,257,153,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,257,153,620.30/426,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,463.22

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