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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,247.27, 588,218.29 and 235,260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,247.27, 588,218.29 and 235,260.65 is: 324,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,247.27 : 588,218.29 = 235,260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,247.27/588,218.29 = 235,260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,247.27x = 588,218.29 × 235,260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,247.27x = 138,384,618,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,384,618,129.68/426,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,658.08

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