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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,565.31, 587,279.98 and 234,581.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,565.31, 587,279.98 and 234,581.89 is: 323,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,565.31 : 587,279.98 = 234,581.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,565.31/587,279.98 = 234,581.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,565.31x = 587,279.98 × 234,581.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,565.31x = 137,765,247,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765,247,667.56/425,565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,722.93

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