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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,584.78, 588,683.38 and 235,594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,584.78, 588,683.38 and 235,594.07 is: 325,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,584.78 : 588,683.38 = 235,594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,584.78/588,683.38 = 235,594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,584.78x = 588,683.38 × 235,594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,584.78x = 138,690,309,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690,309,314.17/426,584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,117.81

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