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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,227.59, 588,192.87 and 235,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,227.59, 588,192.87 and 235,239.61 is: 324,630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,227.59 : 588,192.87 = 235,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,227.59/588,192.87 = 235,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,227.59x = 588,192.87 × 235,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,227.59x = 138,366,259,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,259,873.28/426,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.00

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