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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,484.22, 587,140.20 and 234,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,484.22, 587,140.20 and 234,497.14 is: 323,590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,484.22 : 587,140.20 = 234,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,484.22/587,140.20 = 234,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,484.22x = 587,140.20 × 234,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,484.22x = 137,682,697,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,682,697,679.03/425,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,590.61

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