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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.29, 588,191.77 and 235,257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.29, 588,191.77 and 235,257.37 is: 324,632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.29 : 588,191.77 = 235,257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.29/588,191.77 = 235,257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.29x = 588,191.77 × 235,257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.29x = 138,376,444,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,444,748.60/426,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,632.03

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