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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,994.17, 586,492.59 and 234,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,994.17, 586,492.59 and 234,008.11 is: 322,931.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,994.17 : 586,492.59 = 234,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,994.17/586,492.59 = 234,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,994.17x = 586,492.59 × 234,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,994.17x = 137,244,022,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,244,022,514.91/424,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,931.54

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