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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,925.68, 589,152.60 and 235,939.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,925.68, 589,152.60 and 235,939.02 is: 325,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,925.68 : 589,152.60 = 235,939.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,925.68/589,152.60 = 235,939.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,925.68x = 589,152.60 × 235,939.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,925.68x = 139,004,087,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,004,087,074.45/426,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,593.17

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