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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,788.19, 588,951.81 and 235,797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,788.19, 588,951.81 and 235,797.48 is: 325,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,788.19 : 588,951.81 = 235,797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,788.19/588,951.81 = 235,797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,788.19x = 588,951.81 × 235,797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,788.19x = 138,873,352,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,873,352,639.44/426,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,391.74

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