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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,692.73, 587,459.94 and 234,712.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,692.73, 587,459.94 and 234,712.91 is: 323,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,692.73 : 587,459.94 = 234,712.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,692.73/587,459.94 = 234,712.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,692.73x = 587,459.94 × 234,712.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,692.73x = 137,884,432,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,884,432,614.30/425,692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,906.01

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