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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,821.96, 587,638.02 and 234,841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,821.96, 587,638.02 and 234,841.96 is: 324,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,821.96 : 587,638.02 = 234,841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,821.96/587,638.02 = 234,841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,821.96x = 587,638.02 × 234,841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,821.96x = 138,002,064,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,002,064,387.32/425,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,083.95

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