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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,537.33, 588,621.07 and 235,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,537.33, 588,621.07 and 235,550.26 is: 325,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,537.33 : 588,621.07 = 235,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,537.33/588,621.07 = 235,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,537.33x = 588,621.07 × 235,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,537.33x = 138,649,846,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,649,846,079.98/426,537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,059.11

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