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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,277.46, 588,262.96 and 235,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,277.46, 588,262.96 and 235,290.92 is: 324,701.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,277.46 : 588,262.96 = 235,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,277.46/588,262.96 = 235,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,277.46x = 588,262.96 × 235,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,277.46x = 138,412,933,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,412,933,060.32/426,277.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,701.51

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