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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,194.64, 588,156.78 and 235,203.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,194.64, 588,156.78 and 235,203.93 is: 324,585.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,194.64 : 588,156.78 = 235,203.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,194.64/588,156.78 = 235,203.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,194.64x = 588,156.78 × 235,203.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,194.64x = 138,336,786,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,336,786,112.15/426,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,585.94

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