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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,294.73, 588,286.79 and 235,308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,294.73, 588,286.79 and 235,308.16 is: 324,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,294.73 : 588,286.79 = 235,308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,294.73/588,286.79 = 235,308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,294.73x = 588,286.79 × 235,308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,294.73x = 138,428,682,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,428,682,107.21/426,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,725.30

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