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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,276.66, 588,261.84 and 235,290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,276.66, 588,261.84 and 235,290.11 is: 324,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,276.66 : 588,261.84 = 235,290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,276.66/588,261.84 = 235,290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,276.66x = 588,261.84 × 235,290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,276.66x = 138,412,190,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,412,190,101.09/426,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,700.37

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