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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,989.51, 587,856.04 and 235,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,989.51, 587,856.04 and 235,002.85 is: 324,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,989.51 : 587,856.04 = 235,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,989.51/587,856.04 = 235,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,989.51x = 587,856.04 × 235,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,989.51x = 138,147,842,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,147,842,732.57/425,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,298.70

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