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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,700.10, 588,795.99 and 235,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,700.10, 588,795.99 and 235,702.10 is: 325,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,700.10 : 588,795.99 = 235,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,700.10/588,795.99 = 235,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,700.10x = 588,795.99 × 235,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,700.10x = 138,780,451,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,780,451,902.69/426,700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,241.20

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