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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,857.46, 589,075.19 and 235,883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,857.46, 589,075.19 and 235,883.16 is: 325,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,857.46 : 589,075.19 = 235,883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,857.46/589,075.19 = 235,883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,857.46x = 589,075.19 × 235,883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,857.46x = 138,952,916,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952,916,115.39/426,857.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,525.33

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