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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,160.40, 588,084.16 and 235,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,160.40, 588,084.16 and 235,171.32 is: 324,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,160.40 : 588,084.16 = 235,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,160.40/588,084.16 = 235,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,160.40x = 588,084.16 × 235,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,160.40x = 138,300,528,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,300,528,178.29/426,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,526.93

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