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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.65, 588,175.74 and 235,245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.65, 588,175.74 and 235,245.71 is: 324,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.65 : 588,175.74 = 235,245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.65/588,175.74 = 235,245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.65x = 588,175.74 × 235,245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.65x = 138,365,819,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,365,819,561.08/426,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,615.97

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