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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,740.10, 588,896.91 and 235,741.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,740.10, 588,896.91 and 235,741.02 is: 325,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,740.10 : 588,896.91 = 235,741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,740.10/588,896.91 = 235,741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,740.10x = 588,896.91 × 235,741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,740.10x = 138,827,158,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,827,158,238.25/426,740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,320.16

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