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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,622.23, 588,742.28 and 235,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,622.23, 588,742.28 and 235,638.81 is: 325,183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,622.23 : 588,742.28 = 235,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,622.23/588,742.28 = 235,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,622.23x = 588,742.28 × 235,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,622.23x = 138,730,529,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,730,529,077.69/426,622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,183.54

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