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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,258.29, 588,194.53 and 235,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,258.29, 588,194.53 and 235,259.36 is: 324,634.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,258.29 : 588,194.53 = 235,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,258.29/588,194.53 = 235,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,258.29x = 588,194.53 × 235,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,258.29x = 138,378,269,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378,269,565.64/426,258.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,634.79

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