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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.70, 587,080.30 and 234,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.70, 587,080.30 and 234,437.94 is: 323,526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.70 : 587,080.30 = 234,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.70/587,080.30 = 234,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.70x = 587,080.30 × 234,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.70x = 137,633,896,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,633,896,146.58/425,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,526.49

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