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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,462.29, 587,137.94 and 234,475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,462.29, 587,137.94 and 234,475.67 is: 323,576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,462.29 : 587,137.94 = 234,475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,462.29/587,137.94 = 234,475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,462.29x = 587,137.94 × 234,475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,462.29x = 137,669,560,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,669,560,691.54/425,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,576.41

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