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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,996.85, 586,499.57 and 234,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,996.85, 586,499.57 and 234,017.08 is: 322,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,996.85 : 586,499.57 = 234,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,996.85/586,499.57 = 234,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,996.85x = 586,499.57 × 234,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,996.85x = 137,250,915,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,250,915,033.89/424,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,945.72

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