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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,279.08, 588,269.98 and 235,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,279.08, 588,269.98 and 235,292.56 is: 324,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,279.08 : 588,269.98 = 235,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,279.08/588,269.98 = 235,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,279.08x = 588,269.98 × 235,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,279.08x = 138,415,549,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,415,549,565.35/426,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,706.41

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