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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147, 588,082.32 and 235,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147, 588,082.32 and 235,160.40 is: 324,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147 : 588,082.32 = 235,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147/588,082.32 = 235,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147x = 588,082.32 × 235,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147x = 138,293,673,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293,673,604.13/426,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,521.05

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