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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,287.81, 588,277.23 and 235,301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,287.81, 588,277.23 and 235,301.25 is: 324,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,287.81 : 588,277.23 = 235,301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,287.81/588,277.23 = 235,301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,287.81x = 588,277.23 × 235,301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,287.81x = 138,422,370,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,422,370,212.77/426,287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,715.76

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