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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,564.96, 587,305.92 and 234,577.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,564.96, 587,305.92 and 234,577.92 is: 323,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,564.96 : 587,305.92 = 234,577.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,564.96/587,305.92 = 234,577.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,564.96x = 587,305.92 × 234,577.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,564.96x = 137,769,001,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,769,001,117.29/425,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,732.01

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