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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,900.54, 589,076.64 and 235,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,900.54, 589,076.64 and 235,887.96 is: 325,499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,900.54 : 589,076.64 = 235,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,900.54/589,076.64 = 235,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,900.54x = 589,076.64 × 235,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,900.54x = 138,956,086,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,956,086,893.25/426,900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,499.91

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