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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,003.16, 586,498.14 and 234,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,003.16, 586,498.14 and 234,011.64 is: 322,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,003.16 : 586,498.14 = 234,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,003.16/586,498.14 = 234,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,003.16x = 586,498.14 × 234,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,003.16x = 137,247,391,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,247,391,598.35/425,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,932.64

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