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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.78, 588,253.24 and 235,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.78, 588,253.24 and 235,286.12 is: 324,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.78 : 588,253.24 = 235,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.78/588,253.24 = 235,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.78x = 588,253.24 × 235,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.78x = 138,407,822,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407,822,417.03/426,272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,693.08

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