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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,230.85, 588,197.37 and 235,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,230.85, 588,197.37 and 235,242.88 is: 324,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,230.85 : 588,197.37 = 235,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,230.85/588,197.37 = 235,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,230.85x = 588,197.37 × 235,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,230.85x = 138,369,243,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,369,243,327.23/426,230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.51

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