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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,850.51, 589,049.53 and 235,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,850.51, 589,049.53 and 235,859.80 is: 325,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,850.51 : 589,049.53 = 235,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,850.51/589,049.53 = 235,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,850.51x = 589,049.53 × 235,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,850.51x = 138,933,104,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,933,104,335.89/426,850.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,484.22

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