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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,027.25, 586,537.61 and 234,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,027.25, 586,537.61 and 234,040.19 is: 322,975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,027.25 : 586,537.61 = 234,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,027.25/586,537.61 = 234,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,027.25x = 586,537.61 × 234,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,027.25x = 137,273,369,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,273,369,583.66/425,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,975.46

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