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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,595.44, 588,651.44 and 235,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,595.44, 588,651.44 and 235,597.44 is: 325,096.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,595.44 : 588,651.44 = 235,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,595.44/588,651.44 = 235,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,595.44x = 588,651.44 × 235,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,595.44x = 138,684,772,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,772,316.31/426,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,096.71

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