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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,225.48, 588,188.27 and 235,238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,225.48, 588,188.27 and 235,238.87 is: 324,628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,225.48 : 588,188.27 = 235,238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,225.48/588,188.27 = 235,238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,225.48x = 588,188.27 × 235,238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,225.48x = 138,364,741,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364,741,519.20/426,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,628.04

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