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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,004.15, 586,518.63 and 234,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,004.15, 586,518.63 and 234,024.38 is: 322,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,004.15 : 586,518.63 = 234,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,004.15/586,518.63 = 234,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,004.15x = 586,518.63 × 234,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,004.15x = 137,259,658,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,658,744.20/425,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,960.75

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