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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,265.52, 588,251.28 and 235,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,265.52, 588,251.28 and 235,279.06 is: 324,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,265.52 : 588,251.28 = 235,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,265.52/588,251.28 = 235,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,265.52x = 588,251.28 × 235,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,265.52x = 138,403,208,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,403,208,202.20/426,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,687.79

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