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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.79, 588,196.57 and 235,260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.79, 588,196.57 and 235,260.89 is: 324,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.79 : 588,196.57 = 235,260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.79/588,196.57 = 235,260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.79x = 588,196.57 × 235,260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.79x = 138,379,648,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,379,648,553.15/426,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,636.88

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