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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,248.70, 588,222.03 and 235,260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,248.70, 588,222.03 and 235,260.78 is: 324,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,248.70 : 588,222.03 = 235,260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,248.70/588,222.03 = 235,260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,248.70x = 588,222.03 × 235,260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,248.70x = 138,385,573,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385,573,590.98/426,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,659.23

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