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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,263.51, 588,248.53 and 235,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,263.51, 588,248.53 and 235,277.06 is: 324,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,263.51 : 588,248.53 = 235,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,263.51/588,248.53 = 235,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,263.51x = 588,248.53 × 235,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,263.51x = 138,401,381,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,401,381,158.29/426,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,685.03

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