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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,291.73, 588,282.65 and 235,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,291.73, 588,282.65 and 235,305.16 is: 324,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,291.73 : 588,282.65 = 235,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,291.73/588,282.65 = 235,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,291.73x = 588,282.65 × 235,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,291.73x = 138,425,943,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,425,943,083.47/426,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,721.16

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