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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,788.65, 588,980.29 and 235,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,788.65, 588,980.29 and 235,814.41 is: 325,430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,788.65 : 588,980.29 = 235,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,788.65/588,980.29 = 235,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,788.65x = 588,980.29 × 235,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,788.65x = 138,890,037,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,890,037,525.99/426,788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,430.49

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