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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,279.53, 588,265.80 and 235,292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,279.53, 588,265.80 and 235,292.97 is: 324,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,279.53 : 588,265.80 = 235,292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,279.53/588,265.80 = 235,292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,279.53x = 588,265.80 × 235,292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,279.53x = 138,414,807,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,414,807,231.43/426,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,704.33

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