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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,273.92, 588,258.04 and 235,287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,273.92, 588,258.04 and 235,287.35 is: 324,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,273.92 : 588,258.04 = 235,287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,273.92/588,258.04 = 235,287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,273.92x = 588,258.04 × 235,287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,273.92x = 138,409,675,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,409,675,347.79/426,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,696.56

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