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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,585.21, 588,683.98 and 235,594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,585.21, 588,683.98 and 235,594.50 is: 325,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,585.21 : 588,683.98 = 235,594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,585.21/588,683.98 = 235,594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,585.21x = 588,683.98 × 235,594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,585.21x = 138,690,708,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690,708,220.60/426,585.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,118.42

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