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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,003.84, 586,518.20 and 234,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,003.84, 586,518.20 and 234,024.06 is: 322,960.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,003.84 : 586,518.20 = 234,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,003.84/586,518.20 = 234,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,003.84x = 586,518.20 × 234,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,003.84x = 137,259,370,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,370,427.89/425,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,960.31

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