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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,952.36, 587,814.30 and 234,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,952.36, 587,814.30 and 234,966.24 is: 324,253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,952.36 : 587,814.30 = 234,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,952.36/587,814.30 = 234,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,952.36x = 587,814.30 × 234,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,952.36x = 138,116,515,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,116,515,889.23/425,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,253.44

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