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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,233.21, 588,198.92 and 235,246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,233.21, 588,198.92 and 235,246.61 is: 324,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,233.21 : 588,198.92 = 235,246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,233.21/588,198.92 = 235,246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,233.21x = 588,198.92 × 235,246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,233.21x = 138,371,802,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,371,802,229.93/426,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,638.72

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