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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,234.11, 588,201.85 and 235,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,234.11, 588,201.85 and 235,246.13 is: 324,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,234.11 : 588,201.85 = 235,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,234.11/588,201.85 = 235,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,234.11x = 588,201.85 × 235,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,234.11x = 138,372,205,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372,205,342.22/426,234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,638.98

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