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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,982.92, 589,215.24 and 235,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,982.92, 589,215.24 and 235,991.40 is: 325,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,982.92 : 589,215.24 = 235,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,982.92/589,215.24 = 235,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,982.92x = 589,215.24 × 235,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,982.92x = 139,049,729,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,049,729,388.94/426,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,656.42

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