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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,835.72, 589,024.74 and 235,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,835.72, 589,024.74 and 235,844.20 is: 325,460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,835.72 : 589,024.74 = 235,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,835.72/589,024.74 = 235,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,835.72x = 589,024.74 × 235,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,835.72x = 138,918,068,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,918,068,585.51/426,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,460.27

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