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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,745.10, 588,903.80 and 235,746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,745.10, 588,903.80 and 235,746.02 is: 325,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,745.10 : 588,903.80 = 235,746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,745.10/588,903.80 = 235,746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,745.10x = 588,903.80 × 235,746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,745.10x = 138,831,727,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,831,727,012.88/426,745.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,327.06

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