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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,995.64, 587,870.70 and 235,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,995.64, 587,870.70 and 235,017.08 is: 324,321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,995.64 : 587,870.70 = 235,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,995.64/587,870.70 = 235,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,995.64x = 587,870.70 × 235,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,995.64x = 138,159,655,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,159,655,331.56/425,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,321.76

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