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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,453.31, 587,122.63 and 234,466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,453.31, 587,122.63 and 234,466.85 is: 323,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,453.31 : 587,122.63 = 234,466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,453.31/587,122.63 = 234,466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,453.31x = 587,122.63 × 234,466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,453.31x = 137,660,794,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,660,794,501.46/425,453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,562.64

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