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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,291.23, 588,281.96 and 235,304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,291.23, 588,281.96 and 235,304.66 is: 324,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,291.23 : 588,281.96 = 235,304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,291.23/588,281.96 = 235,304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,291.23x = 588,281.96 × 235,304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,291.23x = 138,425,485,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,425,485,405.41/426,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,720.46

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