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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,656.20, 588,781.86 and 235,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,656.20, 588,781.86 and 235,682.92 is: 325,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,656.20 : 588,781.86 = 235,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,656.20/588,781.86 = 235,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,656.20x = 588,781.86 × 235,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,656.20x = 138,765,828,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,765,828,007.83/426,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,240.39

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