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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,357.62, 587,019.72 and 234,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,357.62, 587,019.72 and 234,370.96 is: 323,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,357.62 : 587,019.72 = 234,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,357.62/587,019.72 = 234,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,357.62x = 587,019.72 × 234,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,357.62x = 137,580,375,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,580,375,315.33/425,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,446.36

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