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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,533.58, 588,611.61 and 235,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,533.58, 588,611.61 and 235,543.14 is: 325,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,533.58 : 588,611.61 = 235,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,533.58/588,611.61 = 235,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,533.58x = 588,611.61 × 235,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,533.58x = 138,643,426,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,643,426,859.86/426,533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,046.92

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