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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,972.14, 587,838.27 and 234,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,972.14, 587,838.27 and 234,993.58 is: 324,289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,972.14 : 587,838.27 = 234,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,972.14/587,838.27 = 234,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,972.14x = 587,838.27 × 234,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,972.14x = 138,138,219,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,138,219,528.31/425,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,289.33

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