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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,145.80, 588,055.86 and 235,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,145.80, 588,055.86 and 235,177.16 is: 324,530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,145.80 : 588,055.86 = 235,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,145.80/588,055.86 = 235,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,145.80x = 588,055.86 × 235,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,145.80x = 138,297,307,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,297,307,076.16/426,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,530.49

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