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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,241.40, 588,171.26 and 235,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,241.40, 588,171.26 and 235,242.46 is: 324,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,241.40 : 588,171.26 = 235,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,241.40/588,171.26 = 235,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,241.40x = 588,171.26 × 235,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,241.40x = 138,362,849,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,362,849,986.63/426,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,611.48

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