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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.40, 588,175.40 and 235,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.40, 588,175.40 and 235,245.46 is: 324,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.40 : 588,175.40 = 235,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.40/588,175.40 = 235,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.40x = 588,175.40 × 235,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.40x = 138,365,591,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,591,357.46/426,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,615.62

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