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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,159.72, 588,095.28 and 235,168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,159.72, 588,095.28 and 235,168.92 is: 324,530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,159.72 : 588,095.28 = 235,168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,159.72/588,095.28 = 235,168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,159.72x = 588,095.28 × 235,168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,159.72x = 138,301,731,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,301,731,854.70/426,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,530.28

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