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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,219.03, 588,178.26 and 235,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,219.03, 588,178.26 and 235,228.32 is: 324,612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,219.03 : 588,178.26 = 235,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,219.03/588,178.26 = 235,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,219.03x = 588,178.26 × 235,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,219.03x = 138,356,183,960.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,356,183,960.32/426,219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,612.87

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