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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,506.08, 587,201.95 and 234,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,506.08, 587,201.95 and 234,519.96 is: 323,639.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,506.08 : 587,201.95 = 234,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,506.08/587,201.95 = 234,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,506.08x = 587,201.95 × 234,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,506.08x = 137,710,574,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,710,574,889.91/425,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,639.50

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