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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,270.24, 588,235.50 and 235,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,270.24, 588,235.50 and 235,281.06 is: 324,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,270.24 : 588,235.50 = 235,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,270.24/588,235.50 = 235,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,270.24x = 588,235.50 × 235,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,270.24x = 138,400,671,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,400,671,969.63/426,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,678.24

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