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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,657.16, 588,787.14 and 235,678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,657.16, 588,787.14 and 235,678.60 is: 325,236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,657.16 : 588,787.14 = 235,678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,657.16/588,787.14 = 235,678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,657.16x = 588,787.14 × 235,678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,657.16x = 138,764,528,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,764,528,853.20/426,657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,236.61

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