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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,880.68, 589,095.54 and 235,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,880.68, 589,095.54 and 235,894.07 is: 325,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,880.68 : 589,095.54 = 235,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,880.68/589,095.54 = 235,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,880.68x = 589,095.54 × 235,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,880.68x = 138,964,144,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964,144,549.45/426,880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,533.93

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