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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,234.22, 588,202.02 and 235,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,234.22, 588,202.02 and 235,246.26 is: 324,639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,234.22 : 588,202.02 = 235,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,234.22/588,202.02 = 235,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,234.22x = 588,202.02 × 235,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,234.22x = 138,372,325,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372,325,329.45/426,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,639.17

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