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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,282.54, 588,269.94 and 235,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,282.54, 588,269.94 and 235,295.98 is: 324,708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,282.54 : 588,269.94 = 235,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,282.54/588,269.94 = 235,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,282.54x = 588,269.94 × 235,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,282.54x = 138,417,552,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,417,552,036.84/426,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,708.47

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