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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,866.83, 589,053.09 and 235,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,866.83, 589,053.09 and 235,867.92 is: 325,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,866.83 : 589,053.09 = 235,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,866.83/589,053.09 = 235,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,866.83x = 589,053.09 × 235,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,866.83x = 138,938,727,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,938,727,107.87/426,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,484.95

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