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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,245.98, 588,194.31 and 235,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,245.98, 588,194.31 and 235,254.46 is: 324,637.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,245.98 : 588,194.31 = 235,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,245.98/588,194.31 = 235,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,245.98x = 588,194.31 × 235,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,245.98x = 138,375,334,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,334,774.12/426,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,637.28

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