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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,897.24, 589,099.02 and 235,906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,897.24, 589,099.02 and 235,906.50 is: 325,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,897.24 : 589,099.02 = 235,906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,897.24/589,099.02 = 235,906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,897.24x = 589,099.02 × 235,906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,897.24x = 138,972,287,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,972,287,961.63/426,897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,540.38

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