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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,568.44, 587,284.30 and 234,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,568.44, 587,284.30 and 234,585.02 is: 323,727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,568.44 : 587,284.30 = 234,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,568.44/587,284.30 = 234,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,568.44x = 587,284.30 × 234,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,568.44x = 137,768,099,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,768,099,261.19/425,568.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,727.25

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