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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,773.48, 588,953.58 and 235,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,773.48, 588,953.58 and 235,791.26 is: 325,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,773.48 : 588,953.58 = 235,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,773.48/588,953.58 = 235,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,773.48x = 588,953.58 × 235,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,773.48x = 138,870,106,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,870,106,709.71/426,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,395.35

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