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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,841.52, 589,022.42 and 235,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,841.52, 589,022.42 and 235,850.80 is: 325,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,841.52 : 589,022.42 = 235,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,841.52/589,022.42 = 235,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,841.52x = 589,022.42 × 235,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,841.52x = 138,921,408,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,921,408,974.94/426,841.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,463.67

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