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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,663.34, 587,441.88 and 234,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,663.34, 587,441.88 and 234,676.44 is: 323,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,663.34 : 587,441.88 = 234,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,663.34/587,441.88 = 234,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,663.34x = 587,441.88 × 234,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,663.34x = 137,858,769,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,858,769,105.31/425,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,868.08

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