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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,937.50, 589,122.72 and 235,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,937.50, 589,122.72 and 235,924.92 is: 325,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,937.50 : 589,122.72 = 235,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,937.50/589,122.72 = 235,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,937.50x = 589,122.72 × 235,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,937.50x = 138,988,730,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,988,730,586.18/426,937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,548.19

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