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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,356.62, 587,018.34 and 234,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,356.62, 587,018.34 and 234,369.96 is: 323,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,356.62 : 587,018.34 = 234,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,356.62/587,018.34 = 234,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,356.62x = 587,018.34 × 234,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,356.62x = 137,579,464,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,579,464,865.07/425,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,444.98

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