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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,229.48, 588,193.78 and 235,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,229.48, 588,193.78 and 235,242.86 is: 324,633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,229.48 : 588,193.78 = 235,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,229.48/588,193.78 = 235,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,229.48x = 588,193.78 × 235,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,229.48x = 138,368,387,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,368,387,041.41/426,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,633.54

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