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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,676.74, 587,437.88 and 234,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,676.74, 587,437.88 and 234,696.96 is: 323,884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,676.74 : 587,437.88 = 234,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,676.74/587,437.88 = 234,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,676.74x = 587,437.88 × 234,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,676.74x = 137,869,883,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,869,883,451.36/425,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,884.00

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