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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,693.47, 588,828.62 and 235,705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,693.47, 588,828.62 and 235,705.19 is: 325,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,693.47 : 588,828.62 = 235,705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,693.47/588,828.62 = 235,705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,693.47x = 588,828.62 × 235,705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,693.47x = 138,789,959,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789,959,399.66/426,693.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,268.54

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