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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,862.50, 589,062.03 and 235,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,862.50, 589,062.03 and 235,871.76 is: 325,498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,862.50 : 589,062.03 = 235,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,862.50/589,062.03 = 235,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,862.50x = 589,062.03 × 235,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,862.50x = 138,943,097,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,943,097,765.27/426,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,498.49

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