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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,483.90, 587,166.58 and 234,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,483.90, 587,166.58 and 234,497.24 is: 323,605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,483.90 : 587,166.58 = 234,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,483.90/587,166.58 = 234,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,483.90x = 587,166.58 × 234,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,483.90x = 137,688,942,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,688,942,430.24/425,483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,605.53

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