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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,778.26, 588,946.32 and 235,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,778.26, 588,946.32 and 235,804.56 is: 325,406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,778.26 : 588,946.32 = 235,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,778.26/588,946.32 = 235,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,778.26x = 588,946.32 × 235,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,778.26x = 138,876,227,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,876,227,851.22/426,778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,406.05

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