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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,998.03, 587,877.25 and 235,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,998.03, 587,877.25 and 235,011.42 is: 324,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,998.03 : 587,877.25 = 235,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,998.03/587,877.25 = 235,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,998.03x = 587,877.25 × 235,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,998.03x = 138,157,866,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,157,866,133.14/425,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,315.74

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