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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,840.52, 589,021.04 and 235,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,840.52, 589,021.04 and 235,849.80 is: 325,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,840.52 : 589,021.04 = 235,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,840.52/589,021.04 = 235,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,840.52x = 589,021.04 × 235,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,840.52x = 138,920,494,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,920,494,479.79/426,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,462.29

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