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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,856.96, 589,074.49 and 235,882.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,856.96, 589,074.49 and 235,882.65 is: 325,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,856.96 : 589,074.49 = 235,882.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,856.96/589,074.49 = 235,882.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,856.96x = 589,074.49 × 235,882.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,856.96x = 138,952,451,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952,451,748.60/426,856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,524.62

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