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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,987.80, 587,853.72 and 235,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,987.80, 587,853.72 and 235,001.14 is: 324,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,987.80 : 587,853.72 = 235,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,987.80/587,853.72 = 235,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,987.80x = 587,853.72 × 235,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,987.80x = 138,146,294,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,146,294,353.24/425,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,296.36

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