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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,520.80, 588,594.96 and 235,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,520.80, 588,594.96 and 235,535.76 is: 325,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,520.80 : 588,594.96 = 235,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,520.80/588,594.96 = 235,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,520.80x = 588,594.96 × 235,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,520.80x = 138,635,161,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635,161,235.77/426,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,037.28

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