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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,244.20, 588,215.82 and 235,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,244.20, 588,215.82 and 235,256.28 is: 324,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,244.20 : 588,215.82 = 235,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,244.20/588,215.82 = 235,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,244.20x = 588,215.82 × 235,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,244.20x = 138,381,465,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,381,465,650.35/426,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,653.02

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