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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,788.96, 588,918.60 and 235,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,788.96, 588,918.60 and 235,790.96 is: 325,363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,788.96 : 588,918.60 = 235,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,788.96/588,918.60 = 235,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,788.96x = 588,918.60 × 235,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,788.96x = 138,861,682,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,861,682,055.86/426,788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,363.81

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