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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.60, 588,108.42 and 235,182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.60, 588,108.42 and 235,182.36 is: 324,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.60 : 588,108.42 = 235,182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.60/588,108.42 = 235,182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.60x = 588,108.42 × 235,182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.60x = 138,312,726,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,312,726,151.47/426,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,558.45

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