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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,810.34, 589,010.15 and 235,836.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,810.34, 589,010.15 and 235,836.10 is: 325,460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,810.34 : 589,010.15 = 235,836.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,810.34/589,010.15 = 235,836.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,810.34x = 589,010.15 × 235,836.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,810.34x = 138,909,852,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,909,852,512.18/426,810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,460.38

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