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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,270.60, 588,253.47 and 235,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,270.60, 588,253.47 and 235,284.04 is: 324,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,270.60 : 588,253.47 = 235,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,270.60/588,253.47 = 235,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,270.60x = 588,253.47 × 235,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,270.60x = 138,406,650,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,406,650,024.35/426,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,692.00

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