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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,564.06, 588,651.03 and 235,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,564.06, 588,651.03 and 235,579.74 is: 325,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,564.06 : 588,651.03 = 235,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,564.06/588,651.03 = 235,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,564.06x = 588,651.03 × 235,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,564.06x = 138,674,256,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,674,256,598.13/426,564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,095.97

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