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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,001.09, 586,514.41 and 234,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,001.09, 586,514.41 and 234,021.32 is: 322,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,001.09 : 586,514.41 = 234,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,001.09/586,514.41 = 234,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,001.09x = 586,514.41 × 234,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,001.09x = 137,256,872,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,256,872,909.60/425,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,956.52

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