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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,969.91, 587,840.40 and 234,983.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,969.91, 587,840.40 and 234,983.25 is: 324,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,969.91 : 587,840.40 = 234,983.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,969.91/587,840.40 = 234,983.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,969.91x = 587,840.40 × 234,983.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,969.91x = 138,132,647,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,132,647,673.30/425,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,277.95

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