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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.93, 588,176.13 and 235,245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.93, 588,176.13 and 235,245.99 is: 324,616.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.93 : 588,176.13 = 235,245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.93/588,176.13 = 235,245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.93x = 588,176.13 × 235,245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.93x = 138,366,075,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,075,996.22/426,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,616.36

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