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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,775.26, 588,942.18 and 235,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,775.26, 588,942.18 and 235,801.56 is: 325,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,775.26 : 588,942.18 = 235,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,775.26/588,942.18 = 235,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,775.26x = 588,942.18 × 235,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,775.26x = 138,873,484,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,873,484,793.80/426,775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,401.91

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