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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,671.69, 588,805.13 and 235,685.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,671.69, 588,805.13 and 235,685.08 is: 325,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,671.69 : 588,805.13 = 235,685.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,671.69/588,805.13 = 235,685.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,671.69x = 588,805.13 × 235,685.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,671.69x = 138,772,584,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,772,584,168.46/426,671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,244.41

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