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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,744.70, 587,528.91 and 234,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,744.70, 587,528.91 and 234,753.90 is: 323,961.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,744.70 : 587,528.91 = 234,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,744.70/587,528.91 = 234,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,744.70x = 587,528.91 × 234,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,744.70x = 137,924,702,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,924,702,985.25/425,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,961.06

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