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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,970.64, 587,836.20 and 234,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,970.64, 587,836.20 and 234,992.08 is: 324,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,970.64 : 587,836.20 = 234,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,970.64/587,836.20 = 234,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,970.64x = 587,836.20 × 234,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,970.64x = 138,136,851,337.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,136,851,337.30/425,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,287.26

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