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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,279.13, 588,265.26 and 235,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,279.13, 588,265.26 and 235,292.59 is: 324,703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,279.13 : 588,265.26 = 235,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,279.13/588,265.26 = 235,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,279.13x = 588,265.26 × 235,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,279.13x = 138,414,456,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,414,456,632.42/426,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,703.81

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