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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,275.32, 588,260.00 and 235,288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,275.32, 588,260.00 and 235,288.77 is: 324,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,275.32 : 588,260.00 = 235,288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,275.32/588,260.00 = 235,288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,275.32x = 588,260.00 × 235,288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,275.32x = 138,410,968,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,410,968,310.68/426,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,698.52

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