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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.03, 588,252.20 and 235,285.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.03, 588,252.20 and 235,285.37 is: 324,692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.03 : 588,252.20 = 235,285.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.03/588,252.20 = 235,285.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.03x = 588,252.20 × 235,285.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.03x = 138,407,136,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407,136,530.31/426,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,692.04

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