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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,204.90, 588,145.56 and 235,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,204.90, 588,145.56 and 235,215.80 is: 324,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,204.90 : 588,145.56 = 235,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,204.90/588,145.56 = 235,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,204.90x = 588,145.56 × 235,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,204.90x = 138,341,128,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341,128,411.85/426,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,588.31

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