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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,643.93, 587,393.19 and 234,664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,643.93, 587,393.19 and 234,664.17 is: 323,839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,643.93 : 587,393.19 = 234,664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,643.93/587,393.19 = 234,664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,643.93x = 587,393.19 × 234,664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,643.93x = 137,840,135,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,840,135,395.00/425,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,839.07

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