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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,245.90, 588,177.46 and 235,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,245.90, 588,177.46 and 235,246.96 is: 324,617.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,245.90 : 588,177.46 = 235,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,245.90/588,177.46 = 235,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,245.90x = 588,177.46 × 235,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,245.90x = 138,366,959,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,959,405.52/426,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,617.69

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