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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,989.26, 587,867.10 and 235,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,989.26, 587,867.10 and 235,002.60 is: 324,304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,989.26 : 587,867.10 = 235,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,989.26/587,867.10 = 235,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,989.26x = 587,867.10 × 235,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,989.26x = 138,150,296,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,150,296,954.46/425,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,304.65

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