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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,226.48, 588,189.64 and 235,239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,226.48, 588,189.64 and 235,239.87 is: 324,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,226.48 : 588,189.64 = 235,239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,226.48/588,189.64 = 235,239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,226.48x = 588,189.64 × 235,239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,226.48x = 138,365,654,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,654,448.95/426,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,629.42

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