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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,566.68, 587,281.88 and 234,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,566.68, 587,281.88 and 234,583.26 is: 323,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,566.68 : 587,281.88 = 234,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,566.68/587,281.88 = 234,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,566.68x = 587,281.88 × 234,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,566.68x = 137,766,497,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766,497,949.33/425,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,724.82

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