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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,350.62, 587,010.06 and 234,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,350.62, 587,010.06 and 234,363.96 is: 323,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,350.62 : 587,010.06 = 234,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,350.62/587,010.06 = 234,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,350.62x = 587,010.06 × 234,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,350.62x = 137,574,002,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,574,002,221.44/425,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,436.70

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