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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,280.80, 588,264.30 and 235,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,280.80, 588,264.30 and 235,294.14 is: 324,704.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,280.80 : 588,264.30 = 235,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,280.80/588,264.30 = 235,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,280.80x = 588,264.30 × 235,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,280.80x = 138,415,142,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,415,142,561.20/426,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,704.14

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