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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,856.16, 587,708.40 and 234,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,856.16, 587,708.40 and 234,869.92 is: 324,135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,856.16 : 587,708.40 = 234,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,856.16/587,708.40 = 234,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,856.16x = 587,708.40 × 234,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,856.16x = 138,035,024,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,035,024,891.33/425,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,135.33

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