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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,507.58, 587,204.55 and 234,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,507.58, 587,204.55 and 234,528.30 is: 323,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,507.58 : 587,204.55 = 234,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,507.58/587,204.55 = 234,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,507.58x = 587,204.55 × 234,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,507.58x = 137,716,084,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,716,084,863.77/425,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,651.31

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