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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,203.06, 588,157.47 and 235,216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,203.06, 588,157.47 and 235,216.44 is: 324,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,203.06 : 588,157.47 = 235,216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,203.06/588,157.47 = 235,216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,203.06x = 588,157.47 × 235,216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,203.06x = 138,344,306,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,344,306,252.81/426,203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,597.17

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