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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.92, 588,256.66 and 235,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.92, 588,256.66 and 235,286.35 is: 324,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.92 : 588,256.66 = 235,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.92/588,256.66 = 235,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.92x = 588,256.66 × 235,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.92x = 138,408,761,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408,761,218.06/426,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,695.18

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