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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,589.20, 588,689.64 and 235,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,589.20, 588,689.64 and 235,615.68 is: 325,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,589.20 : 588,689.64 = 235,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,589.20/588,689.64 = 235,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,589.20x = 588,689.64 × 235,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,589.20x = 138,704,509,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,704,509,837.56/426,589.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,147.73

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