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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,243.93, 588,174.75 and 235,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,243.93, 588,174.75 and 235,244.99 is: 324,614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,243.93 : 588,174.75 = 235,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,243.93/588,174.75 = 235,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,243.93x = 588,174.75 × 235,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,243.93x = 138,365,163,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,163,182.00/426,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,614.98

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