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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,839.13, 589,037.81 and 235,850.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,839.13, 589,037.81 and 235,850.85 is: 325,474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,839.13 : 589,037.81 = 235,850.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,839.13/589,037.81 = 235,850.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,839.13x = 589,037.81 × 235,850.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,839.13x = 138,925,066,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,925,066,991.38/426,839.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,474.07

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