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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.15, 588,175.05 and 235,245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.15, 588,175.05 and 235,245.21 is: 324,615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.15 : 588,175.05 = 235,245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.15/588,175.05 = 235,245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.15x = 588,175.05 × 235,245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.15x = 138,365,363,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,363,154.01/426,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,615.28

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