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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,997.53, 587,876.55 and 235,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,997.53, 587,876.55 and 235,010.92 is: 324,315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,997.53 : 587,876.55 = 235,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,997.53/587,876.55 = 235,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,997.53x = 587,876.55 × 235,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,997.53x = 138,157,409,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,157,409,430.87/425,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,315.05

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