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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,609.17, 588,670.29 and 235,611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,609.17, 588,670.29 and 235,611.17 is: 325,115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,609.17 : 588,670.29 = 235,611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,609.17/588,670.29 = 235,611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,609.17x = 588,670.29 × 235,611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,609.17x = 138,697,292,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,697,292,827.79/426,609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,115.60

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