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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,267.90, 588,249.34 and 235,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,267.90, 588,249.34 and 235,280.84 is: 324,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,267.90 : 588,249.34 = 235,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,267.90/588,249.34 = 235,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,267.90x = 588,249.34 × 235,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,267.90x = 138,403,795,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,403,795,315.20/426,267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,687.35

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