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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,585.78, 588,684.75 and 235,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,585.78, 588,684.75 and 235,595.07 is: 325,119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,585.78 : 588,684.75 = 235,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,585.78/588,684.75 = 235,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,585.78x = 588,684.75 × 235,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,585.78x = 138,691,224,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,691,224,884.18/426,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,119.19

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