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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,743.82, 588,863.79 and 235,744.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,743.82, 588,863.79 and 235,744.92 is: 325,304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,743.82 : 588,863.79 = 235,744.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,743.82/588,863.79 = 235,744.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,743.82x = 588,863.79 × 235,744.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,743.82x = 138,821,647,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,821,647,064.45/426,743.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,304.41

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