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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,543.80, 588,615.01 and 235,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,543.80, 588,615.01 and 235,553.09 is: 325,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,543.80 : 588,615.01 = 235,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,543.80/588,615.01 = 235,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,543.80x = 588,615.01 × 235,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,543.80x = 138,650,080,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,080,893.92/426,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,054.74

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