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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,877.77, 589,091.52 and 235,891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,877.77, 589,091.52 and 235,891.17 is: 325,529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,877.77 : 589,091.52 = 235,891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,877.77/589,091.52 = 235,891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,877.77x = 589,091.52 × 235,891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,877.77x = 138,961,487,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,961,487,889.88/426,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,529.92

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