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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,295.23, 588,287.48 and 235,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,295.23, 588,287.48 and 235,308.66 is: 324,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,295.23 : 588,287.48 = 235,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,295.23/588,287.48 = 235,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,295.23x = 588,287.48 × 235,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,295.23x = 138,429,137,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,429,137,437.03/426,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,725.98

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