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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,585.77, 588,684.76 and 235,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,585.77, 588,684.76 and 235,595.06 is: 325,119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,585.77 : 588,684.76 = 235,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,585.77/588,684.76 = 235,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,585.77x = 588,684.76 × 235,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,585.77x = 138,691,222,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,691,222,236.01/426,585.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,119.19

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