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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,743.10, 588,901.04 and 235,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,743.10, 588,901.04 and 235,744.02 is: 325,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,743.10 : 588,901.04 = 235,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,743.10/588,901.04 = 235,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,743.10x = 588,901.04 × 235,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,743.10x = 138,829,898,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,829,898,551.78/426,743.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,324.30

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