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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,144.80, 588,054.48 and 235,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,144.80, 588,054.48 and 235,176.16 is: 324,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,144.80 : 588,054.48 = 235,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,144.80/588,054.48 = 235,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,144.80x = 588,054.48 × 235,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,144.80x = 138,296,394,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,296,394,477.20/426,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,529.11

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