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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,230.73, 588,197.19 and 235,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,230.73, 588,197.19 and 235,242.75 is: 324,634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,230.73 : 588,197.19 = 235,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,230.73/588,197.19 = 235,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,230.73x = 588,197.19 × 235,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,230.73x = 138,369,124,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,369,124,517.87/426,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.32

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