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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,882.93, 589,098.65 and 235,896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,882.93, 589,098.65 and 235,896.32 is: 325,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,882.93 : 589,098.65 = 235,896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,882.93/589,098.65 = 235,896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,882.93x = 589,098.65 × 235,896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,882.93x = 138,966,199,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,966,199,526.99/426,882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,537.03

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