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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,711.34, 587,508.12 and 234,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,711.34, 587,508.12 and 234,724.44 is: 323,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,711.34 : 587,508.12 = 234,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,711.34/587,508.12 = 234,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,711.34x = 587,508.12 × 234,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,711.34x = 137,902,514,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902,514,462.45/425,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,934.32

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