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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,260.95, 588,238.98 and 235,273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,260.95, 588,238.98 and 235,273.03 is: 324,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,260.95 : 588,238.98 = 235,273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,260.95/588,238.98 = 235,273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,260.95x = 588,238.98 × 235,273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,260.95x = 138,396,767,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,396,767,188.71/426,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,676.16

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