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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,271.09, 588,254.16 and 235,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,271.09, 588,254.16 and 235,284.54 is: 324,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,271.09 : 588,254.16 = 235,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,271.09/588,254.16 = 235,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,271.09x = 588,254.16 × 235,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,271.09x = 138,407,109,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407,109,438.69/426,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,692.70

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