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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,515.34, 588,587.46 and 235,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,515.34, 588,587.46 and 235,524.62 is: 325,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,515.34 : 588,587.46 = 235,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,515.34/588,587.46 = 235,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,515.34x = 588,587.46 × 235,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,515.34x = 138,626,837,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,626,837,853.27/426,515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,021.93

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