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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,305.20, 588,299.93 and 235,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,305.20, 588,299.93 and 235,317.22 is: 324,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,305.20 : 588,299.93 = 235,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,305.20/588,299.93 = 235,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,305.20x = 588,299.93 × 235,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,305.20x = 138,437,104,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437,104,053.80/426,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,737.08

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