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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,966.43, 587,835.32 and 234,977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,966.43, 587,835.32 and 234,977.07 is: 324,269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,966.43 : 587,835.32 = 234,977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,966.43/587,835.32 = 234,977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,966.43x = 587,835.32 × 234,977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,966.43x = 138,127,819,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,127,819,961.23/425,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,269.26

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