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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,179.34, 588,118.32 and 235,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,179.34, 588,118.32 and 235,191.06 is: 324,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,179.34 : 588,118.32 = 235,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,179.34/588,118.32 = 235,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,179.34x = 588,118.32 × 235,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,179.34x = 138,320,171,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,320,171,086.22/426,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,558.60

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