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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,794.34, 588,988.07 and 235,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,794.34, 588,988.07 and 235,820.04 is: 325,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,794.34 : 588,988.07 = 235,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,794.34/588,988.07 = 235,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,794.34x = 588,988.07 × 235,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,794.34x = 138,895,190,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,895,190,226.92/426,794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,438.22

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