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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,234.33, 588,200.47 and 235,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,234.33, 588,200.47 and 235,247.74 is: 324,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,234.33 : 588,200.47 = 235,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,234.33/588,200.47 = 235,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,234.33x = 588,200.47 × 235,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,234.33x = 138,372,829,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,372,829,175.82/426,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,640.27

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