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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,568.43, 587,284.29 and 234,585.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,568.43, 587,284.29 and 234,585.01 is: 323,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,568.43 : 587,284.29 = 234,585.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,568.43/587,284.29 = 234,585.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,568.43x = 587,284.29 × 234,585.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,568.43x = 137,768,091,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,768,091,042.49/425,568.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,727.23

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