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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,896.24, 589,066.62 and 235,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,896.24, 589,066.62 and 235,898.24 is: 325,511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,896.24 : 589,066.62 = 235,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,896.24/589,066.62 = 235,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,896.24x = 589,066.62 × 235,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,896.24x = 138,959,775,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,959,775,955.42/426,896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,511.83

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