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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,599.72, 587,362.98 and 234,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,599.72, 587,362.98 and 234,650.44 is: 323,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,599.72 : 587,362.98 = 234,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,599.72/587,362.98 = 234,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,599.72x = 587,362.98 × 234,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,599.72x = 137,824,981,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,824,981,696.71/425,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,837.11

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