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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,984.73, 587,849.45 and 234,998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,984.73, 587,849.45 and 234,998.07 is: 324,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,984.73 : 587,849.45 = 234,998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,984.73/587,849.45 = 234,998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,984.73x = 587,849.45 × 234,998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,984.73x = 138,143,483,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,143,483,261.31/425,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,292.11

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