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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,683.20, 588,827.76 and 235,692.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,683.20, 588,827.76 and 235,692.64 is: 325,258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,683.20 : 588,827.76 = 235,692.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,683.20/588,827.76 = 235,692.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,683.20x = 588,827.76 × 235,692.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,683.20x = 138,782,369,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,782,369,259.69/426,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,258.57

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