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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,664.34, 587,443.26 and 234,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,664.34, 587,443.26 and 234,677.44 is: 323,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,664.34 : 587,443.26 = 234,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,664.34/587,443.26 = 234,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,664.34x = 587,443.26 × 234,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,664.34x = 137,859,680,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,859,680,402.05/425,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,869.46

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