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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,266.24, 588,205.56 and 235,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,266.24, 588,205.56 and 235,267.40 is: 324,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,266.24 : 588,205.56 = 235,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,266.24/588,205.56 = 235,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,266.24x = 588,205.56 × 235,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,266.24x = 138,385,592,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385,592,766.74/426,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,645.91

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