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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,880.18, 589,094.85 and 235,893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,880.18, 589,094.85 and 235,893.57 is: 325,533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,880.18 : 589,094.85 = 235,893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,880.18/589,094.85 = 235,893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,880.18x = 589,094.85 × 235,893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,880.18x = 138,963,687,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,963,687,235.12/426,880.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,533.24

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