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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,538.08, 588,617.82 and 235,547.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,538.08, 588,617.82 and 235,547.64 is: 325,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,538.08 : 588,617.82 = 235,547.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,538.08/588,617.82 = 235,547.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,538.08x = 588,617.82 × 235,547.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,538.08x = 138,647,538,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,647,538,362.95/426,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,053.13

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