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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,934.80, 589,161.60 and 235,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,934.80, 589,161.60 and 235,956.24 is: 325,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,934.80 : 589,161.60 = 235,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,934.80/589,161.60 = 235,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,934.80x = 589,161.60 × 235,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,934.80x = 139,016,355,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,016,355,888.38/426,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,614.96

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