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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,991.84, 589,279.26 and 236,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,991.84, 589,279.26 and 236,001.10 is: 325,698.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,991.84 : 589,279.26 = 236,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,991.84/589,279.26 = 236,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,991.84x = 589,279.26 × 236,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,991.84x = 139,070,553,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,070,553,567.19/426,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,698.39

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