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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,281.15, 588,226.10 and 235,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,281.15, 588,226.10 and 235,282.24 is: 324,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,281.15 : 588,226.10 = 235,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,281.15/588,226.10 = 235,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,281.15x = 588,226.10 × 235,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,281.15x = 138,399,153,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,399,153,552.10/426,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,666.37

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