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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.20, 588,232.44 and 235,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.20, 588,232.44 and 235,268.28 is: 324,669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.20 : 588,232.44 = 235,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.20/588,232.44 = 235,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.20x = 588,232.44 × 235,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.20x = 138,392,434,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,392,434,399.00/426,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,669.61

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