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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,712.72, 588,860.04 and 235,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,712.72, 588,860.04 and 235,722.10 is: 325,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,712.72 : 588,860.04 = 235,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,712.72/588,860.04 = 235,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,712.72x = 588,860.04 × 235,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,712.72x = 138,807,325,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,807,325,234.88/426,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,294.56

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