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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,227.48, 588,191.02 and 235,240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,227.48, 588,191.02 and 235,240.86 is: 324,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,227.48 : 588,191.02 = 235,240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,227.48/588,191.02 = 235,240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,227.48x = 588,191.02 × 235,240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,227.48x = 138,366,561,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,561,389.08/426,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.78

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