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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,739.60, 588,896.22 and 235,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,739.60, 588,896.22 and 235,740.52 is: 325,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,739.60 : 588,896.22 = 235,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,739.60/588,896.22 = 235,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,739.60x = 588,896.22 × 235,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,739.60x = 138,826,701,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,826,701,128.83/426,739.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,319.47

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