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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,288.81, 588,278.61 and 235,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,288.81, 588,278.61 and 235,302.25 is: 324,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,288.81 : 588,278.61 = 235,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,288.81/588,278.61 = 235,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,288.81x = 588,278.61 × 235,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,288.81x = 138,423,280,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423,280,559.87/426,288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,717.13

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