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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,850.92, 587,653.08 and 234,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,850.92, 587,653.08 and 234,852.92 is: 324,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,850.92 : 587,653.08 = 234,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,850.92/587,653.08 = 234,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,850.92x = 587,653.08 × 234,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,850.92x = 138,012,041,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,012,041,784.99/425,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,085.34

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