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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,767.97, 588,945.99 and 235,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,767.97, 588,945.99 and 235,785.76 is: 325,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,767.97 : 588,945.99 = 235,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,767.97/588,945.99 = 235,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,767.97x = 588,945.99 × 235,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,767.97x = 138,865,077,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,865,077,851.10/426,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,387.77

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