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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,702.39, 588,827.64 and 235,678.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,702.39, 588,827.64 and 235,678.87 is: 325,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,702.39 : 588,827.64 = 235,678.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,702.39/588,827.64 = 235,678.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,702.39x = 588,827.64 × 235,678.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,702.39x = 138,774,232,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,774,232,819.97/426,702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,224.88

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