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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,992.67, 586,490.52 and 234,006.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,992.67, 586,490.52 and 234,006.61 is: 322,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,992.67 : 586,490.52 = 234,006.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,992.67/586,490.52 = 234,006.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,992.67x = 586,490.52 × 234,006.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,992.67x = 137,242,658,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,242,658,382.34/424,992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,929.47

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