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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,551.09, 588,632.33 and 235,560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,551.09, 588,632.33 and 235,560.38 is: 325,068.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,551.09 : 588,632.33 = 235,560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,551.09/588,632.33 = 235,560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,551.09x = 588,632.33 × 235,560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,551.09x = 138,658,452,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,658,452,980.83/426,551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,068.81

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