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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,882.43, 589,097.96 and 235,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,882.43, 589,097.96 and 235,895.82 is: 325,536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,882.43 : 589,097.96 = 235,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,882.43/589,097.96 = 235,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,882.43x = 589,097.96 × 235,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,882.43x = 138,965,742,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,965,742,209.56/426,882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,536.34

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