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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,612.82, 587,347.47 and 234,622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,612.82, 587,347.47 and 234,622.02 is: 323,779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,612.82 : 587,347.47 = 234,622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,612.82/587,347.47 = 234,622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,612.82x = 587,347.47 × 234,622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,612.82x = 137,804,649,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,804,649,853.29/425,612.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,779.37

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