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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,901.73, 589,074.22 and 235,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,901.73, 589,074.22 and 235,903.73 is: 325,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,901.73 : 589,074.22 = 235,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,901.73/589,074.22 = 235,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,901.73x = 589,074.22 × 235,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,901.73x = 138,964,805,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,964,805,744.84/426,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,519.43

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