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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,708.18, 588,864.96 and 235,710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,708.18, 588,864.96 and 235,710.18 is: 325,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,708.18 : 588,864.96 = 235,710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,708.18/588,864.96 = 235,710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,708.18x = 588,864.96 × 235,710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,708.18x = 138,801,465,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,801,465,717.29/426,708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,284.29

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