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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,011.50, 586,515.87 and 234,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,011.50, 586,515.87 and 234,024.44 is: 322,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,011.50 : 586,515.87 = 234,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,011.50/586,515.87 = 234,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,011.50x = 586,515.87 × 234,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,011.50x = 137,259,045,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,259,045,095.28/425,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,953.72

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