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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,284.48, 588,272.64 and 235,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,284.48, 588,272.64 and 235,297.92 is: 324,711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,284.48 : 588,272.64 = 235,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,284.48/588,272.64 = 235,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,284.48x = 588,272.64 × 235,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,284.48x = 138,419,328,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,419,328,584.91/426,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,711.16

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