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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,990.88, 589,247.52 and 236,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,990.88, 589,247.52 and 236,004.28 is: 325,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,990.88 : 589,247.52 = 236,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,990.88/589,247.52 = 236,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,990.88x = 589,247.52 × 236,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,990.88x = 139,064,936,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,064,936,699.39/426,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,685.96

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