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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,740.60, 588,897.60 and 235,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,740.60, 588,897.60 and 235,741.52 is: 325,320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,740.60 : 588,897.60 = 235,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,740.60/588,897.60 = 235,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,740.60x = 588,897.60 × 235,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,740.60x = 138,827,615,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,827,615,348.35/426,740.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,320.85

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