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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,844.52, 589,026.56 and 235,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,844.52, 589,026.56 and 235,853.80 is: 325,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,844.52 : 589,026.56 = 235,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,844.52/589,026.56 = 235,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,844.52x = 589,026.56 × 235,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,844.52x = 138,924,152,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,924,152,476.93/426,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,467.81

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