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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,784.96, 588,913.04 and 235,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,784.96, 588,913.04 and 235,786.96 is: 325,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,784.96 : 588,913.04 = 235,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,784.96/588,913.04 = 235,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,784.96x = 588,913.04 × 235,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,784.96x = 138,858,015,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,858,015,405.96/426,784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,358.27

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