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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,588.28, 588,688.20 and 235,597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,588.28, 588,688.20 and 235,597.57 is: 325,122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,588.28 : 588,688.20 = 235,597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,588.28/588,688.20 = 235,597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,588.28x = 588,688.20 × 235,597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,588.28x = 138,693,509,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,509,407.67/426,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,122.64

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