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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,225.98, 588,188.96 and 235,239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,225.98, 588,188.96 and 235,239.37 is: 324,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,225.98 : 588,188.96 = 235,239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,225.98/588,188.96 = 235,239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,225.98x = 588,188.96 × 235,239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,225.98x = 138,365,197,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,197,744.69/426,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,628.73

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