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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,583.93, 587,309.87 and 234,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,583.93, 587,309.87 and 234,604.16 is: 323,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,583.93 : 587,309.87 = 234,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,583.93/587,309.87 = 234,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,583.93x = 587,309.87 × 234,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,583.93x = 137,785,334,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,785,334,601.49/425,583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,755.96

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