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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,947.52, 589,136.52 and 235,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,947.52, 589,136.52 and 235,934.92 is: 325,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,947.52 : 589,136.52 = 235,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,947.52/589,136.52 = 235,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,947.52x = 589,136.52 × 235,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,947.52x = 138,997,877,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,997,877,715.28/426,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,561.97

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