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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,274.95, 588,259.48 and 235,288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,274.95, 588,259.48 and 235,288.39 is: 324,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,274.95 : 588,259.48 = 235,288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,274.95/588,259.48 = 235,288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,274.95x = 588,259.48 × 235,288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,274.95x = 138,410,623,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,410,623,782.24/426,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,698.00

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