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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,264.24, 588,202.80 and 235,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,264.24, 588,202.80 and 235,265.40 is: 324,643.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,264.24 : 588,202.80 = 235,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,264.24/588,202.80 = 235,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,264.24x = 588,202.80 × 235,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,264.24x = 138,383,767,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,383,767,023.12/426,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,643.15

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