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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,665.60, 588,796.73 and 235,678.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,665.60, 588,796.73 and 235,678.99 is: 325,236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,665.60 : 588,796.73 = 235,678.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,665.60/588,796.73 = 235,678.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,665.60x = 588,796.73 × 235,678.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,665.60x = 138,767,014,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,767,014,887.32/426,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,236.01

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