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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,969.83, 589,248.88 and 235,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,969.83, 589,248.88 and 235,979.12 is: 325,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,969.83 : 589,248.88 = 235,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,969.83/589,248.88 = 235,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,969.83x = 589,248.88 × 235,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,969.83x = 139,050,433,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,050,433,046.56/426,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,668.05

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