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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,179.30, 588,126.23 and 235,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,179.30, 588,126.23 and 235,191.32 is: 324,563.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,179.30 : 588,126.23 = 235,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,179.30/588,126.23 = 235,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,179.30x = 588,126.23 × 235,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,179.30x = 138,322,184,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,322,184,654.68/426,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,563.36

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