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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,567.44, 587,282.92 and 234,584.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,567.44, 587,282.92 and 234,584.02 is: 323,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,567.44 : 587,282.92 = 234,584.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,567.44/587,282.92 = 234,584.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,567.44x = 587,282.92 × 234,584.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,567.44x = 137,767,188,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,767,188,250.94/425,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,725.87

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