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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,538.16, 588,622.57 and 235,551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,538.16, 588,622.57 and 235,551.55 is: 325,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,538.16 : 588,622.57 = 235,551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,538.16/588,622.57 = 235,551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,538.16x = 588,622.57 × 235,551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,538.16x = 138,650,956,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,956,668.05/426,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,061.08

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