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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,980.88, 589,233.72 and 235,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,980.88, 589,233.72 and 235,994.28 is: 325,672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,980.88 : 589,233.72 = 235,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,980.88/589,233.72 = 235,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,980.88x = 589,233.72 × 235,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,980.88x = 139,055,787,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,055,787,503.12/426,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,672.16

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