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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,895.23, 589,065.25 and 235,897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,895.23, 589,065.25 and 235,897.23 is: 325,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,895.23 : 589,065.25 = 235,897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,895.23/589,065.25 = 235,897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,895.23x = 589,065.25 × 235,897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,895.23x = 138,958,859,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,859,584.77/426,895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,510.45

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