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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,270.09, 588,252.78 and 235,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,270.09, 588,252.78 and 235,283.54 is: 324,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,270.09 : 588,252.78 = 235,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,270.09/588,252.78 = 235,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,270.09x = 588,252.78 × 235,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,270.09x = 138,406,193,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,406,193,551.98/426,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,691.31

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