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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,898.73, 589,070.08 and 235,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,898.73, 589,070.08 and 235,900.73 is: 325,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,898.73 : 589,070.08 = 235,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,898.73/589,070.08 = 235,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,898.73x = 589,070.08 × 235,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,898.73x = 138,962,061,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,962,061,893.16/426,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,515.29

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