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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,712.34, 587,509.50 and 234,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,712.34, 587,509.50 and 234,725.44 is: 323,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,712.34 : 587,509.50 = 234,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,712.34/587,509.50 = 234,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,712.34x = 587,509.50 × 234,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,712.34x = 137,903,425,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,903,425,891.68/425,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,935.70

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