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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,839.32, 589,038.06 and 235,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,839.32, 589,038.06 and 235,851.04 is: 325,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,839.32 : 589,038.06 = 235,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,839.32/589,038.06 = 235,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,839.32x = 589,038.06 × 235,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,839.32x = 138,925,238,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,925,238,462.43/426,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,474.32

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