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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,723.72, 588,875.22 and 235,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,723.72, 588,875.22 and 235,733.10 is: 325,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,723.72 : 588,875.22 = 235,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,723.72/588,875.22 = 235,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,723.72x = 588,875.22 × 235,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,723.72x = 138,817,381,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,817,381,123.78/426,723.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,309.74

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