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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,299.30, 588,291.84 and 235,311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,299.30, 588,291.84 and 235,311.33 is: 324,728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,299.30 : 588,291.84 = 235,311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,299.30/588,291.84 = 235,311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,299.30x = 588,291.84 × 235,311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,299.30x = 138,431,733,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,431,733,533.69/426,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,728.97

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