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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,867.18, 589,025.43 and 235,854.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,867.18, 589,025.43 and 235,854.42 is: 325,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,867.18 : 589,025.43 = 235,854.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,867.18/589,025.43 = 235,854.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,867.18x = 589,025.43 × 235,854.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,867.18x = 138,924,251,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,924,251,157.90/426,867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,450.77

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