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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,993.64, 587,867.94 and 235,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,993.64, 587,867.94 and 235,015.08 is: 324,319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,993.64 : 587,867.94 = 235,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,993.64/587,867.94 = 235,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,993.64x = 587,867.94 × 235,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,993.64x = 138,157,830,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,157,830,948.54/425,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,319.00

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