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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,284.54, 588,272.70 and 235,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,284.54, 588,272.70 and 235,297.98 is: 324,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,284.54 : 588,272.70 = 235,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,284.54/588,272.70 = 235,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,284.54x = 588,272.70 × 235,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,284.54x = 138,419,377,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,419,377,999.15/426,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,711.23

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