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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,896.73, 589,067.32 and 235,898.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,896.73, 589,067.32 and 235,898.73 is: 325,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,896.73 : 589,067.32 = 235,898.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,896.73/589,067.32 = 235,898.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,896.73x = 589,067.32 × 235,898.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,896.73x = 138,960,232,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,960,232,672.50/426,896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,512.53

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