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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,275.10, 588,259.68 and 235,288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,275.10, 588,259.68 and 235,288.54 is: 324,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,275.10 : 588,259.68 = 235,288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,275.10/588,259.68 = 235,288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,275.10x = 588,259.68 × 235,288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,275.10x = 138,410,761,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,410,761,248.07/426,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,698.21

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