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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,705.11, 587,477.03 and 234,725.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,705.11, 587,477.03 and 234,725.29 is: 323,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,705.11 : 587,477.03 = 234,725.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,705.11/587,477.03 = 234,725.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,705.11x = 587,477.03 × 234,725.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,705.11x = 137,895,713,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,895,713,592.77/425,705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,923.09

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