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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,777.88, 587,560.86 and 234,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,777.88, 587,560.86 and 234,791.24 is: 324,004.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,777.88 : 587,560.86 = 234,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,777.88/587,560.86 = 234,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,777.88x = 587,560.86 × 234,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,777.88x = 137,954,142,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,954,142,894.87/425,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,004.96

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