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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,696.61, 587,465.30 and 234,716.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,696.61, 587,465.30 and 234,716.79 is: 323,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,696.61 : 587,465.30 = 234,716.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,696.61/587,465.30 = 234,716.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,696.61x = 587,465.30 × 234,716.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,696.61x = 137,887,968,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887,968,278.80/425,696.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,911.36

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