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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,982.59, 589,266.50 and 235,991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,982.59, 589,266.50 and 235,991.85 is: 325,685.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,982.59 : 589,266.50 = 235,991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,982.59/589,266.50 = 235,991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,982.59x = 589,266.50 × 235,991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,982.59x = 139,062,090,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,062,090,298.07/426,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,685.62

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