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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,662.98, 587,418.99 and 234,683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,662.98, 587,418.99 and 234,683.22 is: 323,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,662.98 : 587,418.99 = 234,683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,662.98/587,418.99 = 234,683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,662.98x = 587,418.99 × 234,683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,662.98x = 137,857,380,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,857,380,062.35/425,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,865.09

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