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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,742.08, 588,915.96 and 235,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,742.08, 588,915.96 and 235,767.77 is: 325,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,742.08 : 588,915.96 = 235,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,742.08/588,915.96 = 235,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,742.08x = 588,915.96 × 235,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,742.08x = 138,847,402,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,847,402,606.61/426,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,366.09

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