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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,277.10, 588,262.44 and 235,290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,277.10, 588,262.44 and 235,290.54 is: 324,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,277.10 : 588,262.44 = 235,290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,277.10/588,262.44 = 235,290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,277.10x = 588,262.44 × 235,290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,277.10x = 138,412,587,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,412,587,169.32/426,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,700.97

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