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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,586.96, 588,686.39 and 235,596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,586.96, 588,686.39 and 235,596.25 is: 325,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,586.96 : 588,686.39 = 235,596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,586.96/588,686.39 = 235,596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,586.96x = 588,686.39 × 235,596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,586.96x = 138,692,305,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,692,305,910.04/426,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,120.83

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