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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,260.88, 588,234.96 and 235,270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,260.88, 588,234.96 and 235,270.17 is: 324,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,260.88 : 588,234.96 = 235,270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,260.88/588,234.96 = 235,270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,260.88x = 588,234.96 × 235,270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,260.88x = 138,394,139,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,394,139,039.14/426,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,670.04

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