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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,830.13, 589,025.39 and 235,841.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,830.13, 589,025.39 and 235,841.85 is: 325,461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,830.13 : 589,025.39 = 235,841.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,830.13/589,025.39 = 235,841.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,830.13x = 589,025.39 × 235,841.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,830.13x = 138,916,836,495.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,916,836,495.36/426,830.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,461.65

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