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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,608.94, 588,669.92 and 235,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,608.94, 588,669.92 and 235,610.94 is: 325,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,608.94 : 588,669.92 = 235,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,608.94/588,669.92 = 235,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,608.94x = 588,669.92 × 235,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,608.94x = 138,697,073,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697,073,200.93/426,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,115.25

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