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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,281.98, 588,269.19 and 235,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,281.98, 588,269.19 and 235,295.44 is: 324,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,281.98 : 588,269.19 = 235,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,281.98/588,269.19 = 235,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,281.98x = 588,269.19 × 235,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,281.98x = 138,417,057,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,417,057,899.49/426,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,707.74

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