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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,929.56, 589,174.59 and 235,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,929.56, 589,174.59 and 235,955.32 is: 325,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,929.56 : 589,174.59 = 235,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,929.56/589,174.59 = 235,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,929.56x = 589,174.59 × 235,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,929.56x = 139,018,878,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,018,878,919.32/426,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,624.86

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