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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,814.20, 589,002.38 and 235,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,814.20, 589,002.38 and 235,826.23 is: 325,439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,814.20 : 589,002.38 = 235,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,814.20/589,002.38 = 235,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,814.20x = 589,002.38 × 235,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,814.20x = 138,902,210,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,902,210,736.43/426,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,439.53

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