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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,592.28, 588,685.24 and 235,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,592.28, 588,685.24 and 235,601.57 is: 325,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,592.28 : 588,685.24 = 235,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,592.28/588,685.24 = 235,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,592.28x = 588,685.24 × 235,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,592.28x = 138,695,166,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,166,779.83/426,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,123.48

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