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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,295.32, 588,245.58 and 235,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,295.32, 588,245.58 and 235,296.36 is: 324,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,295.32 : 588,245.58 = 235,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,295.32/588,245.58 = 235,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,295.32x = 588,245.58 × 235,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,295.32x = 138,412,043,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,412,043,760.09/426,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,685.82

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