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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,839.16, 589,022.22 and 235,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,839.16, 589,022.22 and 235,848.60 is: 325,462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,839.16 : 589,022.22 = 235,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,839.16/589,022.22 = 235,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,839.16x = 589,022.22 × 235,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,839.16x = 138,920,065,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,920,065,955.89/426,839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,462.33

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