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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,669.60, 588,802.24 and 235,682.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,669.60, 588,802.24 and 235,682.98 is: 325,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,669.60 : 588,802.24 = 235,682.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,669.60/588,802.24 = 235,682.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,669.60x = 588,802.24 × 235,682.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,669.60x = 138,770,666,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,770,666,553.88/426,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,241.51

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