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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,539.04, 588,594.24 and 235,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,539.04, 588,594.24 and 235,550.76 is: 325,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,539.04 : 588,594.24 = 235,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,539.04/588,594.24 = 235,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,539.04x = 588,594.24 × 235,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,539.04x = 138,643,820,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,643,820,563.62/426,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,043.68

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