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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,966.90, 587,836.33 and 234,980.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,966.90, 587,836.33 and 234,980.28 is: 324,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,966.90 : 587,836.33 = 234,980.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,966.90/587,836.33 = 234,980.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,966.90x = 587,836.33 × 234,980.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,966.90x = 138,129,944,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,129,944,830.12/425,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,273.90

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