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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.09, 588,255.54 and 235,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.09, 588,255.54 and 235,285.54 is: 324,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.09 : 588,255.54 = 235,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.09/588,255.54 = 235,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.09x = 588,255.54 × 235,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.09x = 138,408,022,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408,022,386.89/426,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,694.08

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