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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,248.27, 588,219.67 and 235,261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,248.27, 588,219.67 and 235,261.65 is: 324,659.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,248.27 : 588,219.67 = 235,261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,248.27/588,219.67 = 235,261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,248.27x = 588,219.67 × 235,261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,248.27x = 138,385,530,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385,530,126.66/426,248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,659.45

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