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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,737.36, 587,516.94 and 234,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,737.36, 587,516.94 and 234,751.22 is: 323,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,737.36 : 587,516.94 = 234,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,737.36/587,516.94 = 234,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,737.36x = 587,516.94 × 234,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,737.36x = 137,920,318,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920,318,435.67/425,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,956.34

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