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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,611.92, 588,674.08 and 235,613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,611.92, 588,674.08 and 235,613.92 is: 325,119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,611.92 : 588,674.08 = 235,613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,611.92/588,674.08 = 235,613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,611.92x = 588,674.08 × 235,613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,611.92x = 138,699,807,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699,807,591.19/426,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,119.39

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