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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,258.04, 588,194.18 and 235,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,258.04, 588,194.18 and 235,259.12 is: 324,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,258.04 : 588,194.18 = 235,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,258.04/588,194.18 = 235,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,258.04x = 588,194.18 × 235,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,258.04x = 138,378,045,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378,045,175.92/426,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.45

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