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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,653.01, 588,769.90 and 235,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,653.01, 588,769.90 and 235,662.30 is: 325,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,653.01 : 588,769.90 = 235,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,653.01/588,769.90 = 235,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,653.01x = 588,769.90 × 235,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,653.01x = 138,750,868,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,750,868,804.77/426,653.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,207.76

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