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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,755.44, 587,499.48 and 234,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,755.44, 587,499.48 and 234,763.92 is: 323,950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,755.44 : 587,499.48 = 234,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,755.44/587,499.48 = 234,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,755.44x = 587,499.48 × 234,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,755.44x = 137,923,680,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,923,680,922.76/425,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,950.48

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