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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,582.18, 588,672.14 and 235,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,582.18, 588,672.14 and 235,591.46 is: 325,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,582.18 : 588,672.14 = 235,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,582.18/588,672.14 = 235,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,582.18x = 588,672.14 × 235,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,582.18x = 138,686,128,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,686,128,923.92/426,582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,109.99

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