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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,295.73, 588,288.17 and 235,309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,295.73, 588,288.17 and 235,309.16 is: 324,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,295.73 : 588,288.17 = 235,309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,295.73/588,288.17 = 235,309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,295.73x = 588,288.17 × 235,309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,295.73x = 138,429,595,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,429,595,120.64/426,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,726.68

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