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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,273.42, 588,257.35 and 235,286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,273.42, 588,257.35 and 235,286.85 is: 324,695.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,273.42 : 588,257.35 = 235,286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,273.42/588,257.35 = 235,286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,273.42x = 588,257.35 × 235,286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,273.42x = 138,409,218,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,409,218,870.85/426,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,695.87

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