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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.79, 588,192.44 and 235,257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.79, 588,192.44 and 235,257.89 is: 324,632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.79 : 588,192.44 = 235,257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.79/588,192.44 = 235,257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.79x = 588,192.44 × 235,257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.79x = 138,376,908,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376,908,231.10/426,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,632.74

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