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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,230.36, 588,196.68 and 235,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,230.36, 588,196.68 and 235,242.38 is: 324,633.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,230.36 : 588,196.68 = 235,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,230.36/588,196.68 = 235,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,230.36x = 588,196.68 × 235,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,230.36x = 138,368,783,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,368,783,970.32/426,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,633.81

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