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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,228.07, 588,191.84 and 235,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,228.07, 588,191.84 and 235,241.46 is: 324,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,228.07 : 588,191.84 = 235,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,228.07/588,191.84 = 235,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,228.07x = 588,191.84 × 235,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,228.07x = 138,367,107,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,367,107,201.69/426,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,631.62

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