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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,710.42, 587,484.39 and 234,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,710.42, 587,484.39 and 234,730.60 is: 323,930.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,710.42 : 587,484.39 = 234,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,710.42/587,484.39 = 234,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,710.42x = 587,484.39 × 234,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,710.42x = 137,900,563,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,900,563,355.33/425,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,930.44

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