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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,609.56, 587,345.16 and 234,629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,609.56, 587,345.16 and 234,629.74 is: 323,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,609.56 : 587,345.16 = 234,629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,609.56/587,345.16 = 234,629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,609.56x = 587,345.16 × 234,629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,609.56x = 137,808,642,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,808,642,181.06/425,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,791.23

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