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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,655.90, 588,773.85 and 235,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,655.90, 588,773.85 and 235,665.19 is: 325,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,655.90 : 588,773.85 = 235,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,655.90/588,773.85 = 235,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,655.90x = 588,773.85 × 235,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,655.90x = 138,753,501,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753,501,227.28/426,655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,211.73

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