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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,240.90, 588,170.57 and 235,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,240.90, 588,170.57 and 235,241.96 is: 324,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,240.90 : 588,170.57 = 235,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,240.90/588,170.57 = 235,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,240.90x = 588,170.57 × 235,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,240.90x = 138,362,393,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,362,393,584.06/426,240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,610.79

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