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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,161.68, 588,115.10 and 235,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,161.68, 588,115.10 and 235,187.12 is: 324,564.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,161.68 : 588,115.10 = 235,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,161.68/588,115.10 = 235,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,161.68x = 588,115.10 × 235,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,161.68x = 138,317,096,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,096,597.51/426,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,564.84

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