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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,796.34, 588,990.84 and 235,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,796.34, 588,990.84 and 235,822.04 is: 325,440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,796.34 : 588,990.84 = 235,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,796.34/588,990.84 = 235,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,796.34x = 588,990.84 × 235,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,796.34x = 138,897,021,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,897,021,430.11/426,796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,440.99

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