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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,654.90, 588,772.48 and 235,664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,654.90, 588,772.48 and 235,664.19 is: 325,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,654.90 : 588,772.48 = 235,664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,654.90/588,772.48 = 235,664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,654.90x = 588,772.48 × 235,664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,654.90x = 138,752,585,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,752,585,471.31/426,654.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,210.34

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