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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,587.52, 588,688.92 and 235,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,587.52, 588,688.92 and 235,599.96 is: 325,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,587.52 : 588,688.92 = 235,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,587.52/588,688.92 = 235,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,587.52x = 588,688.92 × 235,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,587.52x = 138,695,086,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,086,004.44/426,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,126.92

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