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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,283.48, 588,271.26 and 235,296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,283.48, 588,271.26 and 235,296.91 is: 324,709.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,283.48 : 588,271.26 = 235,296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,283.48/588,271.26 = 235,296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,283.48x = 588,271.26 × 235,296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,283.48x = 138,418,409,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,418,409,719.81/426,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,709.77

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