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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,542.18, 587,240.94 and 234,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,542.18, 587,240.94 and 234,573.34 is: 323,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,542.18 : 587,240.94 = 234,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,542.18/587,240.94 = 234,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,542.18x = 587,240.94 × 234,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,542.18x = 137,751,068,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,751,068,680.54/425,542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,707.20

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