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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,864.52, 589,077.12 and 235,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,864.52, 589,077.12 and 235,881.10 is: 325,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,864.52 : 589,077.12 = 235,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,864.52/589,077.12 = 235,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,864.52x = 589,077.12 × 235,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,864.52x = 138,952,159,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952,159,050.43/426,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,518.17

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