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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,871.77, 589,083.25 and 235,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,871.77, 589,083.25 and 235,885.16 is: 325,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,871.77 : 589,083.25 = 235,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,871.77/589,083.25 = 235,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,871.77x = 589,083.25 × 235,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,871.77x = 138,955,994,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,955,994,248.97/426,871.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,521.63

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