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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,929.92, 587,762.10 and 234,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,929.92, 587,762.10 and 234,938.40 is: 324,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,929.92 : 587,762.10 = 234,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,929.92/587,762.10 = 234,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,929.92x = 587,762.10 × 234,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,929.92x = 138,087,887,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,087,887,354.64/425,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,203.30

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