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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.78, 588,196.58 and 235,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.78, 588,196.58 and 235,260.88 is: 324,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.78 : 588,196.58 = 235,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.78/588,196.58 = 235,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.78x = 588,196.58 × 235,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.78x = 138,379,645,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,379,645,023.79/426,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,636.88

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