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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,569.40, 588,693.84 and 235,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,569.40, 588,693.84 and 235,585.92 is: 325,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,569.40 : 588,693.84 = 235,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,569.40/588,693.84 = 235,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,569.40x = 588,693.84 × 235,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,569.40x = 138,687,979,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687,979,894.73/426,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,124.07

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