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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,793.46, 588,998.59 and 235,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,793.46, 588,998.59 and 235,802.75 is: 325,420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,793.46 : 588,998.59 = 235,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,793.46/588,998.59 = 235,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,793.46x = 588,998.59 × 235,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,793.46x = 138,887,483,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,887,483,733.62/426,793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,420.84

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