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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,811.70, 588,998.93 and 235,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,811.70, 588,998.93 and 235,823.72 is: 325,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,811.70 : 588,998.93 = 235,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,811.70/588,998.93 = 235,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,811.70x = 588,998.93 × 235,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,811.70x = 138,899,920,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,899,920,810.68/426,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,436.07

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