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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,620.96, 588,724.44 and 235,630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,620.96, 588,724.44 and 235,630.16 is: 325,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,620.96 : 588,724.44 = 235,630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,620.96/588,724.44 = 235,630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,620.96x = 588,724.44 × 235,630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,620.96x = 138,721,233,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,721,233,993.11/426,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,162.73

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