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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,113.90, 588,023.06 and 235,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,113.90, 588,023.06 and 235,127.42 is: 324,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,113.90 : 588,023.06 = 235,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,113.90/588,023.06 = 235,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,113.90x = 588,023.06 × 235,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,113.90x = 138,260,344,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,260,344,998.31/426,113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,468.05

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