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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,607.32, 587,339.88 and 234,616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,607.32, 587,339.88 and 234,616.52 is: 323,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,607.32 : 587,339.88 = 234,616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,607.32/587,339.88 = 234,616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,607.32x = 587,339.88 × 234,616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,607.32x = 137,799,638,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,799,638,702.82/425,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,771.78

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