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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,146.40, 588,088.08 and 235,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,146.40, 588,088.08 and 235,167.84 is: 324,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,146.40 : 588,088.08 = 235,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,146.40/588,088.08 = 235,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,146.40x = 588,088.08 × 235,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,146.40x = 138,299,403,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,299,403,503.35/426,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,534.96

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