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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,567.19, 587,282.57 and 234,583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,567.19, 587,282.57 and 234,583.77 is: 323,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,567.19 : 587,282.57 = 234,583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,567.19/587,282.57 = 234,583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,567.19x = 587,282.57 × 234,583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,567.19x = 137,766,956,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,766,956,389.48/425,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,725.52

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