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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,734.34, 588,905.27 and 235,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,734.34, 588,905.27 and 235,760.04 is: 325,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,734.34 : 588,905.27 = 235,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,734.34/588,905.27 = 235,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,734.34x = 588,905.27 × 235,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,734.34x = 138,840,330,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,840,330,011.41/426,734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,355.42

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