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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,789.33, 588,992.90 and 235,798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,789.33, 588,992.90 and 235,798.62 is: 325,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,789.33 : 588,992.90 = 235,798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,789.33/588,992.90 = 235,798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,789.33x = 588,992.90 × 235,798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,789.33x = 138,883,711,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,711,830.81/426,789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,415.15

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