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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,294.32, 588,244.20 and 235,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,294.32, 588,244.20 and 235,295.36 is: 324,684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,294.32 : 588,244.20 = 235,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,294.32/588,244.20 = 235,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,294.32x = 588,244.20 × 235,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,294.32x = 138,411,130,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411,130,806.91/426,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,684.44

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