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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,501.30, 588,568.04 and 235,516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,501.30, 588,568.04 and 235,516.26 is: 325,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,501.30 : 588,568.04 = 235,516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,501.30/588,568.04 = 235,516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,501.30x = 588,568.04 × 235,516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,501.30x = 138,617,343,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,617,343,536.33/426,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,010.37

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