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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,779.26, 588,947.70 and 235,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,779.26, 588,947.70 and 235,805.56 is: 325,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,779.26 : 588,947.70 = 235,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,779.26/588,947.70 = 235,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,779.26x = 588,947.70 × 235,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,779.26x = 138,877,142,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,877,142,209.21/426,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,407.43

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