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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,179.27, 588,126.22 and 235,191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,179.27, 588,126.22 and 235,191.30 is: 324,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,179.27 : 588,126.22 = 235,191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,179.27/588,126.22 = 235,191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,179.27x = 588,126.22 × 235,191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,179.27x = 138,322,167,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,322,167,452.43/426,179.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,563.34

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