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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,292.08, 588,279.78 and 235,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,292.08, 588,279.78 and 235,305.42 is: 324,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,292.08 : 588,279.78 = 235,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,292.08/588,279.78 = 235,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,292.08x = 588,279.78 × 235,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,292.08x = 138,425,420,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,425,420,710.41/426,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,719.66

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