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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,890.08, 587,731.44 and 234,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,890.08, 587,731.44 and 234,898.56 is: 324,161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,890.08 : 587,731.44 = 234,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,890.08/587,731.44 = 234,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,890.08x = 587,731.44 × 234,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,890.08x = 138,057,268,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,057,268,922.73/425,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,161.74

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