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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,898.67, 589,096.96 and 235,899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,898.67, 589,096.96 and 235,899.75 is: 325,528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,898.67 : 589,096.96 = 235,899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,898.67/589,096.96 = 235,899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,898.67x = 589,096.96 × 235,899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,898.67x = 138,967,825,000.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,967,825,000.01/426,898.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,528.83

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