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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,791.33, 588,995.66 and 235,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,791.33, 588,995.66 and 235,800.62 is: 325,417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,791.33 : 588,995.66 = 235,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,791.33/588,995.66 = 235,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,791.33x = 588,995.66 × 235,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,791.33x = 138,885,540,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,885,540,626.31/426,791.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,417.91

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