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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,166.40, 588,094.22 and 235,175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,166.40, 588,094.22 and 235,175.69 is: 324,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,166.40 : 588,094.22 = 235,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,166.40/588,094.22 = 235,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,166.40x = 588,094.22 × 235,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,166.40x = 138,305,466,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,305,466,031.69/426,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,533.95

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