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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,661.34, 587,439.12 and 234,674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,661.34, 587,439.12 and 234,674.44 is: 323,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,661.34 : 587,439.12 = 234,674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,661.34/587,439.12 = 234,674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,661.34x = 587,439.12 × 234,674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,661.34x = 137,856,946,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,856,946,520.09/425,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,865.32

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