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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,941.49, 587,753.86 and 234,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,941.49, 587,753.86 and 234,954.88 is: 324,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,941.49 : 587,753.86 = 234,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,941.49/587,753.86 = 234,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,941.49x = 587,753.86 × 234,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,941.49x = 138,095,635,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,095,635,699.20/425,941.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,212.69

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