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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,227.98, 588,191.71 and 235,241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,227.98, 588,191.71 and 235,241.37 is: 324,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,227.98 : 588,191.71 = 235,241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,227.98/588,191.71 = 235,241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,227.98x = 588,191.71 × 235,241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,227.98x = 138,367,023,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,367,023,683.04/426,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,631.49

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