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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,766.97, 588,944.61 and 235,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,766.97, 588,944.61 and 235,784.76 is: 325,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,766.97 : 588,944.61 = 235,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,766.97/588,944.61 = 235,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,766.97x = 588,944.61 × 235,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,766.97x = 138,864,163,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,864,163,522.14/426,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,386.39

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