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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,699.39, 588,823.50 and 235,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,699.39, 588,823.50 and 235,675.87 is: 325,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,699.39 : 588,823.50 = 235,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,699.39/588,823.50 = 235,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,699.39x = 588,823.50 × 235,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,699.39x = 138,771,490,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,771,490,638.95/426,699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,220.74

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