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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,747.70, 587,533.06 and 234,756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,747.70, 587,533.06 and 234,756.90 is: 323,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,747.70 : 587,533.06 = 234,756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,747.70/587,533.06 = 234,756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,747.70x = 587,533.06 × 234,756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,747.70x = 137,927,439,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,927,439,813.11/425,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,965.20

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