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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,161.40, 588,085.52 and 235,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,161.40, 588,085.52 and 235,172.30 is: 324,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,161.40 : 588,085.52 = 235,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,161.40/588,085.52 = 235,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,161.40x = 588,085.52 × 235,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,161.40x = 138,301,424,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,301,424,335.10/426,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,528.28

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