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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,858.21, 589,076.21 and 235,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,858.21, 589,076.21 and 235,883.90 is: 325,526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,858.21 : 589,076.21 = 235,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,858.21/589,076.21 = 235,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,858.21x = 589,076.21 × 235,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,858.21x = 138,953,595,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,953,595,874.42/426,858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,526.35

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