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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,606.17, 588,666.15 and 235,608.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,606.17, 588,666.15 and 235,608.17 is: 325,111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,606.17 : 588,666.15 = 235,608.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,606.17/588,666.15 = 235,608.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,606.17x = 588,666.15 × 235,608.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,606.17x = 138,694,551,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,694,551,399.12/426,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,111.46

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