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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,871.86, 589,083.38 and 235,885.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,871.86, 589,083.38 and 235,885.25 is: 325,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,871.86 : 589,083.38 = 235,885.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,871.86/589,083.38 = 235,885.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,871.86x = 589,083.38 × 235,885.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,871.86x = 138,956,079,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956,079,219.77/426,871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,521.76

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