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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,483.22, 587,138.82 and 234,496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,483.22, 587,138.82 and 234,496.14 is: 323,589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,483.22 : 587,138.82 = 234,496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,483.22/587,138.82 = 234,496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,483.22x = 587,138.82 × 234,496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,483.22x = 137,681,786,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,681,786,934.16/425,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,589.23

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