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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,658.52, 588,777.46 and 235,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,658.52, 588,777.46 and 235,667.80 is: 325,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,658.52 : 588,777.46 = 235,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,658.52/588,777.46 = 235,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,658.52x = 588,777.46 × 235,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,658.52x = 138,755,888,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,755,888,687.79/426,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,215.32

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