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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,271.03, 588,250.82 and 235,284.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,271.03, 588,250.82 and 235,284.37 is: 324,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,271.03 : 588,250.82 = 235,284.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,271.03/588,250.82 = 235,284.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,271.03x = 588,250.82 × 235,284.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,271.03x = 138,406,222,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,406,222,703.27/426,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,690.66

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