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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,963.64, 587,826.54 and 234,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,963.64, 587,826.54 and 234,985.08 is: 324,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,963.64 : 587,826.54 = 234,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,963.64/587,826.54 = 234,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,963.64x = 587,826.54 × 234,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,963.64x = 138,130,466,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,130,466,528.02/425,963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,277.60

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