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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,577.20, 588,673.08 and 235,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,577.20, 588,673.08 and 235,603.68 is: 325,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,577.20 : 588,673.08 = 235,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,577.20/588,673.08 = 235,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,577.20x = 588,673.08 × 235,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,577.20x = 138,693,543,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,543,964.93/426,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,131.17

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