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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,271.59, 588,254.85 and 235,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,271.59, 588,254.85 and 235,285.04 is: 324,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,271.59 : 588,254.85 = 235,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,271.59/588,254.85 = 235,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,271.59x = 588,254.85 × 235,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,271.59x = 138,407,565,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407,565,912.44/426,271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,693.39

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