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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,231.10, 588,197.71 and 235,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,231.10, 588,197.71 and 235,243.13 is: 324,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,231.10 : 588,197.71 = 235,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,231.10/588,197.71 = 235,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,231.10x = 588,197.71 × 235,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,231.10x = 138,369,467,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,369,467,712.30/426,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.85

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