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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,741.08, 588,914.58 and 235,766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,741.08, 588,914.58 and 235,766.77 is: 325,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,741.08 : 588,914.58 = 235,766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,741.08/588,914.58 = 235,766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,741.08x = 588,914.58 × 235,766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,741.08x = 138,846,487,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,846,487,744.35/426,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,364.71

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