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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,227.58, 588,191.16 and 235,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,227.58, 588,191.16 and 235,240.96 is: 324,630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,227.58 : 588,191.16 = 235,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,227.58/588,191.16 = 235,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,227.58x = 588,191.16 × 235,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,227.58x = 138,366,651,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,651,965.71/426,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.93

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