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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,562.24, 587,279.87 and 234,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,562.24, 587,279.87 and 234,582.47 is: 323,726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,562.24 : 587,279.87 = 234,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,562.24/587,279.87 = 234,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,562.24x = 587,279.87 × 234,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,562.24x = 137,765,562,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765,562,485.88/425,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,726.00

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