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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147.40, 588,089.46 and 235,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147.40, 588,089.46 and 235,168.84 is: 324,536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147.40 : 588,089.46 = 235,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147.40/588,089.46 = 235,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147.40x = 588,089.46 × 235,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147.40x = 138,300,316,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,300,316,124.43/426,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,536.34

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