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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,741.49, 587,510.69 and 234,754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,741.49, 587,510.69 and 234,754.83 is: 323,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,741.49 : 587,510.69 = 234,754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,741.49/587,510.69 = 234,754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,741.49x = 587,510.69 × 234,754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,741.49x = 137,920,970,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920,970,980.36/425,741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,954.73

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