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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,004.87, 586,506.17 and 234,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,004.87, 586,506.17 and 234,016.59 is: 322,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,004.87 : 586,506.17 = 234,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,004.87/586,506.17 = 234,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,004.87x = 586,506.17 × 234,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,004.87x = 137,252,175,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,252,175,385.46/425,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,942.59

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