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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,226.98, 588,190.34 and 235,240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,226.98, 588,190.34 and 235,240.37 is: 324,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,226.98 : 588,190.34 = 235,240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,226.98/588,190.34 = 235,240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,226.98x = 588,190.34 × 235,240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,226.98x = 138,366,109,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,109,094.87/426,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.10

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