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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,258.15, 588,233.28 and 235,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,258.15, 588,233.28 and 235,271.52 is: 324,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,258.15 : 588,233.28 = 235,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,258.15/588,233.28 = 235,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,258.15x = 588,233.28 × 235,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,258.15x = 138,394,537,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,394,537,900.19/426,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,673.06

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