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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,614.82, 588,731.50 and 235,628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,614.82, 588,731.50 and 235,628.21 is: 325,168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,614.82 : 588,731.50 = 235,628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,614.82/588,731.50 = 235,628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,614.82x = 588,731.50 × 235,628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,614.82x = 138,721,751,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,721,751,281.98/426,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,168.62

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