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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,870.87, 589,082.02 and 235,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,870.87, 589,082.02 and 235,884.26 is: 325,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,870.87 : 589,082.02 = 235,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,870.87/589,082.02 = 235,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,870.87x = 589,082.02 × 235,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,870.87x = 138,955,178,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,955,178,078.40/426,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,520.40

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