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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,615.78, 587,345.92 and 234,629.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,615.78, 587,345.92 and 234,629.17 is: 323,786.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,615.78 : 587,345.92 = 234,629.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,615.78/587,345.92 = 234,629.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,615.78x = 587,345.92 × 234,629.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,615.78x = 137,808,483,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,808,483,657.55/425,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,786.12

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