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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,898.78, 587,737.91 and 234,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,898.78, 587,737.91 and 234,911.72 is: 324,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,898.78 : 587,737.91 = 234,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,898.78/587,737.91 = 234,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,898.78x = 587,737.91 × 234,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,898.78x = 138,066,519,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,066,519,234.06/425,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,176.84

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