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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,833.16, 587,676.66 and 234,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,833.16, 587,676.66 and 234,846.92 is: 324,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,833.16 : 587,676.66 = 234,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,833.16/587,676.66 = 234,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,833.16x = 587,676.66 × 234,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,833.16x = 138,014,053,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,014,053,556.89/425,833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,103.58

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