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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,982.88, 589,236.48 and 235,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,982.88, 589,236.48 and 235,996.28 is: 325,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,982.88 : 589,236.48 = 235,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,982.88/589,236.48 = 235,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,982.88x = 589,236.48 × 235,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,982.88x = 139,057,617,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,057,617,320.29/426,982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,674.92

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