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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,222.78, 588,183.39 and 235,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,222.78, 588,183.39 and 235,232.07 is: 324,618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,222.78 : 588,183.39 = 235,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,222.78/588,183.39 = 235,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,222.78x = 588,183.39 × 235,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,222.78x = 138,359,596,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,359,596,369.32/426,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,618.02

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