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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,278.80, 588,261.54 and 235,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,278.80, 588,261.54 and 235,292.14 is: 324,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,278.80 : 588,261.54 = 235,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,278.80/588,261.54 = 235,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,278.80x = 588,261.54 × 235,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,278.80x = 138,413,316,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,413,316,626.30/426,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,701.38

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