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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,657.20, 588,783.24 and 235,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,657.20, 588,783.24 and 235,683.92 is: 325,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,657.20 : 588,783.24 = 235,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,657.20/588,783.24 = 235,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,657.20x = 588,783.24 × 235,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,657.20x = 138,766,742,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,766,742,033.50/426,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,241.77

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