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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,280.54, 588,267.18 and 235,293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,280.54, 588,267.18 and 235,293.98 is: 324,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,280.54 : 588,267.18 = 235,293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,280.54/588,267.18 = 235,293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,280.54x = 588,267.18 × 235,293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,280.54x = 138,415,726,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,415,726,085.58/426,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,705.71

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