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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,276.09, 588,261.06 and 235,289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,276.09, 588,261.06 and 235,289.55 is: 324,699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,276.09 : 588,261.06 = 235,289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,276.09/588,261.06 = 235,289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,276.09x = 588,261.06 × 235,289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,276.09x = 138,411,680,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411,680,089.92/426,276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,699.61

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