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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,004.34, 586,518.90 and 234,024.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,004.34, 586,518.90 and 234,024.57 is: 322,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,004.34 : 586,518.90 = 234,024.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,004.34/586,518.90 = 234,024.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,004.34x = 586,518.90 × 234,024.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,004.34x = 137,259,833,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,833,369.37/425,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,961.02

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