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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,583.18, 588,673.52 and 235,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,583.18, 588,673.52 and 235,592.46 is: 325,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,583.18 : 588,673.52 = 235,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,583.18/588,673.52 = 235,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,583.18x = 588,673.52 × 235,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,583.18x = 138,687,042,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687,042,713.66/426,583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,111.37

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