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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,652.01, 588,768.53 and 235,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,652.01, 588,768.53 and 235,661.30 is: 325,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,652.01 : 588,768.53 = 235,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,652.01/588,768.53 = 235,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,652.01x = 588,768.53 × 235,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,652.01x = 138,749,953,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749,953,056.74/426,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,206.38

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