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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,984.81, 587,849.58 and 234,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,984.81, 587,849.58 and 234,998.15 is: 324,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,984.81 : 587,849.58 = 234,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,984.81/587,849.58 = 234,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,984.81x = 587,849.58 × 234,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,984.81x = 138,143,560,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,143,560,839.03/425,984.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,292.23

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