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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,634.29, 588,705.17 and 235,636.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,634.29, 588,705.17 and 235,636.29 is: 325,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,634.29 : 588,705.17 = 235,636.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,634.29/588,705.17 = 235,636.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,634.29x = 588,705.17 × 235,636.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,634.29x = 138,720,300,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,720,300,984.44/426,634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,150.38

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