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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,692.26, 587,453.72 and 234,716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,692.26, 587,453.72 and 234,716.13 is: 323,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,692.26 : 587,453.72 = 234,716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,692.26/587,453.72 = 234,716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,692.26x = 587,453.72 × 234,716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,692.26x = 137,884,862,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,884,862,538.92/425,692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,907.38

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