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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,969.64, 587,834.82 and 234,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,969.64, 587,834.82 and 234,991.08 is: 324,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,969.64 : 587,834.82 = 234,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,969.64/587,834.82 = 234,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,969.64x = 587,834.82 × 234,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,969.64x = 138,135,939,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,135,939,213.41/425,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,285.88

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