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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,464.32, 587,144.76 and 234,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,464.32, 587,144.76 and 234,484.68 is: 323,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,464.32 : 587,144.76 = 234,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,464.32/587,144.76 = 234,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,464.32x = 587,144.76 × 234,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,464.32x = 137,676,451,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,676,451,162.28/425,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,591.06

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