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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,591.28, 588,683.86 and 235,600.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,591.28, 588,683.86 and 235,600.57 is: 325,122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,591.28 : 588,683.86 = 235,600.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,591.28/588,683.86 = 235,600.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,591.28x = 588,683.86 × 235,600.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,591.28x = 138,694,252,965.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,694,252,965.80/426,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,122.10

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