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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,938.96, 587,792.52 and 234,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,938.96, 587,792.52 and 234,948.24 is: 324,226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,938.96 : 587,792.52 = 234,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,938.96/587,792.52 = 234,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,938.96x = 587,792.52 × 234,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,938.96x = 138,100,818,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,100,818,059.17/425,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,226.78

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