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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,536.33, 588,619.69 and 235,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,536.33, 588,619.69 and 235,549.26 is: 325,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,536.33 : 588,619.69 = 235,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,536.33/588,619.69 = 235,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,536.33x = 588,619.69 × 235,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,536.33x = 138,648,931,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,648,931,812.06/426,536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,057.74

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