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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,899.54, 589,075.26 and 235,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,899.54, 589,075.26 and 235,886.96 is: 325,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,899.54 : 589,075.26 = 235,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,899.54/589,075.26 = 235,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,899.54x = 589,075.26 × 235,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,899.54x = 138,955,172,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,955,172,292.61/426,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,498.53

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