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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,274.38, 588,258.70 and 235,287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,274.38, 588,258.70 and 235,287.82 is: 324,697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,274.38 : 588,258.70 = 235,287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,274.38/588,258.70 = 235,287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,274.38x = 588,258.70 × 235,287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,274.38x = 138,410,109,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,410,109,582.36/426,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,697.23

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