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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,789.83, 588,993.59 and 235,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,789.83, 588,993.59 and 235,799.12 is: 325,415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,789.83 : 588,993.59 = 235,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,789.83/588,993.59 = 235,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,789.83x = 588,993.59 × 235,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,789.83x = 138,884,169,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884,169,028.65/426,789.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,415.84

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