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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,157.04, 588,096.12 and 235,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,157.04, 588,096.12 and 235,170.40 is: 324,534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,157.04 : 588,096.12 = 235,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,157.04/588,096.12 = 235,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,157.04x = 588,096.12 × 235,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,157.04x = 138,302,799,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,302,799,778.85/426,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,534.82

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