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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,894.04, 587,731.01 and 234,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,894.04, 587,731.01 and 234,903.33 is: 324,165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,894.04 : 587,731.01 = 234,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,894.04/587,731.01 = 234,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,894.04x = 587,731.01 × 234,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,894.04x = 138,059,970,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059,970,218.75/425,894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,165.07

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