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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,873.45, 589,085.58 and 235,886.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,873.45, 589,085.58 and 235,886.85 is: 325,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,873.45 : 589,085.58 = 235,886.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,873.45/589,085.58 = 235,886.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,873.45x = 589,085.58 × 235,886.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,873.45x = 138,957,541,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,957,541,846.62/426,873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,523.97

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