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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,993.73, 587,873.34 and 235,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,993.73, 587,873.34 and 235,007.07 is: 324,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,993.73 : 587,873.34 = 235,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,993.73/587,873.34 = 235,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,993.73x = 587,873.34 × 235,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,993.73x = 138,154,391,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,154,391,164.51/425,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,310.86

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