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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,652.02, 588,768.51 and 235,661.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,652.02, 588,768.51 and 235,661.31 is: 325,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,652.02 : 588,768.51 = 235,661.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,652.02/588,768.51 = 235,661.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,652.02x = 588,768.51 × 235,661.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,652.02x = 138,749,958,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749,958,353.35/426,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,206.38

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