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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,495.70, 587,187.63 and 234,509.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,495.70, 587,187.63 and 234,509.58 is: 323,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,495.70 : 587,187.63 = 234,509.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,495.70/587,187.63 = 234,509.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,495.70x = 587,187.63 × 234,509.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,495.70x = 137,701,124,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,701,124,492.50/425,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,625.18

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