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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,946, 587,760.06 and 234,959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,946, 587,760.06 and 234,959.37 is: 324,218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,946 : 587,760.06 = 234,959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,946/587,760.06 = 234,959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,946x = 587,760.06 × 234,959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,946x = 138,099,733,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099,733,408.76/425,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,218.88

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