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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,229.98, 588,194.48 and 235,243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,229.98, 588,194.48 and 235,243.37 is: 324,634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,229.98 : 588,194.48 = 235,243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,229.98/588,194.48 = 235,243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,229.98x = 588,194.48 × 235,243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,229.98x = 138,368,847,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,368,847,573.41/426,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.24

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