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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,981.61, 587,854.67 and 234,995.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,981.61, 587,854.67 and 234,995.49 is: 324,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,981.61 : 587,854.67 = 234,995.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,981.61/587,854.67 = 234,995.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,981.61x = 587,854.67 × 234,995.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,981.61x = 138,143,195,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,143,195,050.46/425,981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,293.80

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