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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,974.88, 589,225.44 and 235,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,974.88, 589,225.44 and 235,988.28 is: 325,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,974.88 : 589,225.44 = 235,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,974.88/589,225.44 = 235,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,974.88x = 589,225.44 × 235,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,974.88x = 139,050,298,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,050,298,117.84/426,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,663.88

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