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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,547.96, 588,636.56 and 235,562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,547.96, 588,636.56 and 235,562.12 is: 325,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,547.96 : 588,636.56 = 235,562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,547.96/588,636.56 = 235,562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,547.96x = 588,636.56 × 235,562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,547.96x = 138,660,475,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,660,475,983.11/426,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,075.93

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