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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,567.43, 587,282.91 and 234,584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,567.43, 587,282.91 and 234,584.01 is: 323,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,567.43 : 587,282.91 = 234,584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,567.43/587,282.91 = 234,584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,567.43x = 587,282.91 × 234,584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,567.43x = 137,767,180,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,767,180,032.27/425,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,725.85

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