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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,874.45, 589,086.96 and 235,887.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,874.45, 589,086.96 and 235,887.85 is: 325,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,874.45 : 589,086.96 = 235,887.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,874.45/589,086.96 = 235,887.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,874.45x = 589,086.96 × 235,887.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,874.45x = 138,958,456,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,456,457.44/426,874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,525.35

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