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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,566.43, 587,281.53 and 234,583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,566.43, 587,281.53 and 234,583.01 is: 323,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,566.43 : 587,281.53 = 234,583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,566.43/587,281.53 = 234,583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,566.43x = 587,281.53 × 234,583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,566.43x = 137,766,270,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766,270,493.01/425,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,724.48

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