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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,701.39, 588,826.26 and 235,677.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,701.39, 588,826.26 and 235,677.87 is: 325,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,701.39 : 588,826.26 = 235,677.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,701.39/588,826.26 = 235,677.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,701.39x = 588,826.26 × 235,677.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,701.39x = 138,773,318,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,773,318,756.87/426,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,223.50

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