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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,626.79, 587,369.05 and 234,647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,626.79, 587,369.05 and 234,647.01 is: 323,815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,626.79 : 587,369.05 = 234,647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,626.79/587,369.05 = 234,647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,626.79x = 587,369.05 × 234,647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,626.79x = 137,824,390,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,824,390,762.42/425,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,815.13

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