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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,793.34, 588,986.69 and 235,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,793.34, 588,986.69 and 235,819.04 is: 325,436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,793.34 : 588,986.69 = 235,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,793.34/588,986.69 = 235,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,793.34x = 588,986.69 × 235,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,793.34x = 138,894,271,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,894,271,684.55/426,793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,436.83

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