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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,540.04, 588,595.62 and 235,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,540.04, 588,595.62 and 235,551.76 is: 325,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,540.04 : 588,595.62 = 235,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,540.04/588,595.62 = 235,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,540.04x = 588,595.62 × 235,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,540.04x = 138,644,734,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,644,734,219.29/426,540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,045.06

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