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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.40, 588,088.28 and 235,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.40, 588,088.28 and 235,174.30 is: 324,531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.40 : 588,088.28 = 235,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.40/588,088.28 = 235,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.40x = 588,088.28 × 235,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.40x = 138,303,249,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,303,249,587.20/426,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,531.04

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