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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,539.52, 588,622.55 and 235,552.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,539.52, 588,622.55 and 235,552.05 is: 325,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,539.52 : 588,622.55 = 235,552.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,539.52/588,622.55 = 235,552.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,539.52x = 588,622.55 × 235,552.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,539.52x = 138,651,247,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,651,247,150.97/426,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,060.73

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