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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,845.52, 589,027.94 and 235,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,845.52, 589,027.94 and 235,854.80 is: 325,469.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,845.52 : 589,027.94 = 235,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,845.52/589,027.94 = 235,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,845.52x = 589,027.94 × 235,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,845.52x = 138,925,066,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,925,066,983.11/426,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,469.19

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