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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,392.06, 587,069.48 and 234,405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,392.06, 587,069.48 and 234,405.45 is: 323,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,392.06 : 587,069.48 = 234,405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,392.06/587,069.48 = 234,405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,392.06x = 587,069.48 × 234,405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,392.06x = 137,612,285,640.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,612,285,640.67/425,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,495.19

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