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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.90, 588,176.08 and 235,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.90, 588,176.08 and 235,245.96 is: 324,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.90 : 588,176.08 = 235,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.90/588,176.08 = 235,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.90x = 588,176.08 × 235,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.90x = 138,366,046,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,046,588.64/426,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,616.31

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