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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,920.68, 587,772.18 and 234,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,920.68, 587,772.18 and 234,931.32 is: 324,206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,920.68 : 587,772.18 = 234,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,920.68/587,772.18 = 234,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,920.68x = 587,772.18 × 234,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,920.68x = 138,086,094,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,086,094,106.68/425,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,206.13

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