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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,991.26, 587,869.86 and 235,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,991.26, 587,869.86 and 235,004.60 is: 324,307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,991.26 : 587,869.86 = 235,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,991.26/587,869.86 = 235,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,991.26x = 587,869.86 × 235,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,991.26x = 138,152,121,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,152,121,301.36/425,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,307.41

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