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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,548.24, 587,256.57 and 234,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,548.24, 587,256.57 and 234,565.73 is: 323,700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,548.24 : 587,256.57 = 234,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,548.24/587,256.57 = 234,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,548.24x = 587,256.57 × 234,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,548.24x = 137,750,261,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,750,261,930.24/425,548.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,700.70

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