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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,659.33, 588,759.94 and 235,657.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,659.33, 588,759.94 and 235,657.69 is: 325,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,659.33 : 588,759.94 = 235,657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,659.33/588,759.94 = 235,657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,659.33x = 588,759.94 × 235,657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,659.33x = 138,745,806,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745,806,247.61/426,659.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,191.07

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