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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,722.08, 587,493 and 234,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,722.08, 587,493 and 234,731.46 is: 323,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,722.08 : 587,493 = 234,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,722.08/587,493 = 234,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,722.08x = 587,493 × 234,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,722.08x = 137,903,089,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,903,089,629.78/425,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,927.50

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