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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,591.19, 587,309.49 and 234,600.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,591.19, 587,309.49 and 234,600.48 is: 323,745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,591.19 : 587,309.49 = 234,600.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,591.19/587,309.49 = 234,600.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,591.19x = 587,309.49 × 234,600.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,591.19x = 137,783,088,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,783,088,262.56/425,591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,745.16

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