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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,759.52, 587,536.56 and 234,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,759.52, 587,536.56 and 234,769.44 is: 323,975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,759.52 : 587,536.56 = 234,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,759.52/587,536.56 = 234,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,759.52x = 587,536.56 × 234,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,759.52x = 137,935,629,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,935,629,170.73/425,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,975.44

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