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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,759.22, 588,939.42 and 235,784.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,759.22, 588,939.42 and 235,784.71 is: 325,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,759.22 : 588,939.42 = 235,784.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,759.22/588,939.42 = 235,784.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,759.22x = 588,939.42 × 235,784.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,759.22x = 138,862,910,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,862,910,352.27/426,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,389.36

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