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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,702.93, 587,443.25 and 234,717.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,702.93, 587,443.25 and 234,717.89 is: 323,895.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,702.93 : 587,443.25 = 234,717.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,702.93/587,443.25 = 234,717.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,702.93x = 587,443.25 × 234,717.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,702.93x = 137,883,437,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,883,437,784.32/425,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,895.91

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