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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,217.52, 588,184.26 and 235,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,217.52, 588,184.26 and 235,226.82 is: 324,615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,217.52 : 588,184.26 = 235,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,217.52/588,184.26 = 235,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,217.52x = 588,184.26 × 235,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,217.52x = 138,356,713,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,356,713,053.85/426,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,615.26

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