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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.59, 588,256.23 and 235,286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.59, 588,256.23 and 235,286.04 is: 324,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.59 : 588,256.23 = 235,286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.59/588,256.23 = 235,286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.59x = 588,256.23 × 235,286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.59x = 138,408,478,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408,478,862.03/426,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,694.77

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