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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.29, 588,195.90 and 235,260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.29, 588,195.90 and 235,260.37 is: 324,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.29 : 588,195.90 = 235,260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.29/588,195.90 = 235,260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.29x = 588,195.90 × 235,260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.29x = 138,379,185,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,379,185,066.48/426,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,636.17

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