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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.40, 588,089.66 and 235,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.40, 588,089.66 and 235,175.30 is: 324,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.40 : 588,089.66 = 235,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.40/588,089.66 = 235,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.40x = 588,089.66 × 235,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.40x = 138,304,162,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,304,162,217.40/426,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,532.42

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