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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,807.02, 589,005.57 and 235,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,807.02, 589,005.57 and 235,832.72 is: 325,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,807.02 : 589,005.57 = 235,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,807.02/589,005.57 = 235,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,807.02x = 589,005.57 × 235,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,807.02x = 138,906,783,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,906,783,607.60/426,807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,455.71

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