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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,962.07, 587,782.15 and 234,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,962.07, 587,782.15 and 234,975.41 is: 324,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,962.07 : 587,782.15 = 234,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,962.07/587,782.15 = 234,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,962.07x = 587,782.15 × 234,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,962.07x = 138,114,351,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,114,351,686.50/425,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,240.96

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