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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,275.46, 588,260.20 and 235,288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,275.46, 588,260.20 and 235,288.92 is: 324,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,275.46 : 588,260.20 = 235,288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,275.46/588,260.20 = 235,288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,275.46x = 588,260.20 × 235,288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,275.46x = 138,411,107,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411,107,136.98/426,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,698.75

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