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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,280.98, 588,267.81 and 235,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,280.98, 588,267.81 and 235,294.44 is: 324,706.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,280.98 : 588,267.81 = 235,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,280.98/588,267.81 = 235,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,280.98x = 588,267.81 × 235,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,280.98x = 138,416,144,923.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,416,144,923.98/426,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,706.36

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