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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,255.79, 588,191.08 and 235,256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,255.79, 588,191.08 and 235,256.87 is: 324,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,255.79 : 588,191.08 = 235,256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,255.79/588,191.08 = 235,256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,255.79x = 588,191.08 × 235,256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,255.79x = 138,375,988,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,375,988,325.48/426,255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,631.34

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