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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,928.06, 589,172.52 and 235,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,928.06, 589,172.52 and 235,953.82 is: 325,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,928.06 : 589,172.52 = 235,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,928.06/589,172.52 = 235,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,928.06x = 589,172.52 × 235,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,928.06x = 139,017,506,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,017,506,733.03/426,928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,622.79

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