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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,631.62, 587,375.54 and 234,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,631.62, 587,375.54 and 234,651.84 is: 323,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,631.62 : 587,375.54 = 234,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,631.62/587,375.54 = 234,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,631.62x = 587,375.54 × 234,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,631.62x = 137,828,751,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,828,751,231.99/425,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,821.69

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