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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,369.90, 587,036.61 and 234,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,369.90, 587,036.61 and 234,383.24 is: 323,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,369.90 : 587,036.61 = 234,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,369.90/587,036.61 = 234,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,369.90x = 587,036.61 × 234,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,369.90x = 137,591,542,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,591,542,650.42/425,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,463.28

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