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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,191.76, 588,110.40 and 235,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,191.76, 588,110.40 and 235,179.36 is: 324,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,191.76 : 588,110.40 = 235,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,191.76/588,110.40 = 235,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,191.76x = 588,110.40 × 235,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,191.76x = 138,311,427,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,311,427,481.34/426,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,528.63

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