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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,930.06, 589,175.28 and 235,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,930.06, 589,175.28 and 235,955.82 is: 325,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,930.06 : 589,175.28 = 235,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,930.06/589,175.28 = 235,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,930.06x = 589,175.28 × 235,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,930.06x = 139,019,336,316.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,019,336,316.13/426,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,625.55

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