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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,241.65, 588,171.60 and 235,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,241.65, 588,171.60 and 235,242.71 is: 324,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,241.65 : 588,171.60 = 235,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,241.65/588,171.60 = 235,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,241.65x = 588,171.60 × 235,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,241.65x = 138,363,078,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,363,078,188.18/426,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,611.82

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