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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,280.53, 588,267.18 and 235,293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,280.53, 588,267.18 and 235,293.97 is: 324,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,280.53 : 588,267.18 = 235,293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,280.53/588,267.18 = 235,293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,280.53x = 588,267.18 × 235,293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,280.53x = 138,415,720,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,415,720,202.91/426,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,705.71

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