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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,881.18, 589,096.23 and 235,894.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,881.18, 589,096.23 and 235,894.57 is: 325,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,881.18 : 589,096.23 = 235,894.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,881.18/589,096.23 = 235,894.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,881.18x = 589,096.23 × 235,894.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,881.18x = 138,964,601,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964,601,864.47/426,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,534.62

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