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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,610.17, 588,671.67 and 235,612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,610.17, 588,671.67 and 235,612.17 is: 325,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,610.17 : 588,671.67 = 235,612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,610.17/588,671.67 = 235,612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,610.17x = 588,671.67 × 235,612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,610.17x = 138,698,209,586.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,698,209,586.22/426,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,116.98

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