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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,277.08, 588,267.23 and 235,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,277.08, 588,267.23 and 235,290.56 is: 324,703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,277.08 : 588,267.23 = 235,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,277.08/588,267.23 = 235,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,277.08x = 588,267.23 × 235,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,277.08x = 138,413,721,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,413,721,858.56/426,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,703.65

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