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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,587.78, 588,687.51 and 235,597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,587.78, 588,687.51 and 235,597.07 is: 325,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,587.78 : 588,687.51 = 235,597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,587.78/588,687.51 = 235,597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,587.78x = 588,687.51 × 235,597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,587.78x = 138,693,052,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,052,501.60/426,587.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,121.95

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