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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,769.48, 588,948.06 and 235,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,769.48, 588,948.06 and 235,787.26 is: 325,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,769.48 : 588,948.06 = 235,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,769.48/588,948.06 = 235,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,769.48x = 588,948.06 × 235,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,769.48x = 138,866,449,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866,449,349.72/426,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,389.83

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