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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,295.74, 588,293.04 and 235,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,295.74, 588,293.04 and 235,309.32 is: 324,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,295.74 : 588,293.04 = 235,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,295.74/588,293.04 = 235,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,295.74x = 588,293.04 × 235,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,295.74x = 138,430,835,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,430,835,203.13/426,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,729.58

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