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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,228.59, 588,194.25 and 235,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,228.59, 588,194.25 and 235,240.61 is: 324,631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,228.59 : 588,194.25 = 235,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,228.59/588,194.25 = 235,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,228.59x = 588,194.25 × 235,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,228.59x = 138,367,174,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,367,174,168.49/426,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,631.38

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