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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,623.32, 587,361.96 and 234,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,623.32, 587,361.96 and 234,632.52 is: 323,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,623.32 : 587,361.96 = 234,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,623.32/587,361.96 = 234,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,623.32x = 587,361.96 × 234,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,623.32x = 137,814,216,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,814,216,826.94/425,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,793.86

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