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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,201.64, 588,141.07 and 235,212.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,201.64, 588,141.07 and 235,212.55 is: 324,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,201.64 : 588,141.07 = 235,212.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,201.64/588,141.07 = 235,212.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,201.64x = 588,141.07 × 235,212.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,201.64x = 138,338,160,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,338,160,834.43/426,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,583.83

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