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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,653.76, 588,770.94 and 235,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,653.76, 588,770.94 and 235,663.05 is: 325,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,653.76 : 588,770.94 = 235,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,653.76/588,770.94 = 235,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,653.76x = 588,770.94 × 235,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,653.76x = 138,751,555,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,751,555,471.77/426,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,208.80

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