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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,261.29, 588,198.65 and 235,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,261.29, 588,198.65 and 235,262.39 is: 324,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,261.29 : 588,198.65 = 235,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,261.29/588,198.65 = 235,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,261.29x = 588,198.65 × 235,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,261.29x = 138,381,016,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,381,016,076.47/426,261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,638.95

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