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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,292.23, 588,283.34 and 235,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,292.23, 588,283.34 and 235,305.66 is: 324,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,292.23 : 588,283.34 = 235,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,292.23/588,283.34 = 235,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,292.23x = 588,283.34 × 235,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,292.23x = 138,426,398,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,426,398,409.18/426,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,721.84

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