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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,290.73, 588,281.27 and 235,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,290.73, 588,281.27 and 235,304.16 is: 324,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,290.73 : 588,281.27 = 235,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,290.73/588,281.27 = 235,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,290.73x = 588,281.27 × 235,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,290.73x = 138,425,028,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,425,028,904.56/426,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,719.77

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