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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,583.72, 587,293.74 and 234,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,583.72, 587,293.74 and 234,597.06 is: 323,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,583.72 : 587,293.74 = 234,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,583.72/587,293.74 = 234,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,583.72x = 587,293.74 × 234,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,583.72x = 137,777,384,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,777,384,760.40/425,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,737.44

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