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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,960.12, 589,169.52 and 235,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,960.12, 589,169.52 and 235,973.46 is: 325,623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,960.12 : 589,169.52 = 235,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,960.12/589,169.52 = 235,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,960.12x = 589,169.52 × 235,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,960.12x = 139,028,370,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,028,370,160.94/426,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,623.78

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