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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,607.67, 588,668.22 and 235,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,607.67, 588,668.22 and 235,609.67 is: 325,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,607.67 : 588,668.22 = 235,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,607.67/588,668.22 = 235,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,607.67x = 588,668.22 × 235,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,607.67x = 138,695,922,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,922,110.35/426,607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,113.53

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