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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,540.52, 588,623.92 and 235,553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,540.52, 588,623.92 and 235,553.05 is: 325,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,540.52 : 588,623.92 = 235,553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,540.52/588,623.92 = 235,553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,540.52x = 588,623.92 × 235,553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,540.52x = 138,652,159,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,652,159,658.96/426,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,062.11

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