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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,898.04, 589,069.14 and 235,900.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,898.04, 589,069.14 and 235,900.04 is: 325,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,898.04 : 589,069.14 = 235,900.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,898.04/589,069.14 = 235,900.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,898.04x = 589,069.14 × 235,900.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,898.04x = 138,961,433,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,961,433,688.77/426,898.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,514.34

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