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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,621.15, 587,361.14 and 234,641.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,621.15, 587,361.14 and 234,641.37 is: 323,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,621.15 : 587,361.14 = 234,641.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,621.15/587,361.14 = 234,641.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,621.15x = 587,361.14 × 234,641.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,621.15x = 137,819,224,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,819,224,483.66/425,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,807.28

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