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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,819.43, 588,992.07 and 235,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,819.43, 588,992.07 and 235,828.72 is: 325,433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,819.43 : 588,992.07 = 235,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,819.43/588,992.07 = 235,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,819.43x = 588,992.07 × 235,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,819.43x = 138,901,245,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,901,245,958.25/426,819.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,433.28

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