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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,897.24, 589,068 and 235,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,897.24, 589,068 and 235,899.24 is: 325,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,897.24 : 589,068 = 235,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,897.24/589,068 = 235,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,897.24x = 589,068 × 235,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,897.24x = 138,960,693,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,960,693,508.32/426,897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,513.22

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