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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,702.60, 588,845.16 and 235,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,702.60, 588,845.16 and 235,703.52 is: 325,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,702.60 : 588,845.16 = 235,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,702.60/588,845.16 = 235,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,702.60x = 588,845.16 × 235,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,702.60x = 138,792,876,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,792,876,946.96/426,702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,268.41

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