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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,029.19, 586,540.28 and 234,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,029.19, 586,540.28 and 234,042.12 is: 322,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,029.19 : 586,540.28 = 234,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,029.19/586,540.28 = 234,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,029.19x = 586,540.28 × 234,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,029.19x = 137,275,132,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,275,132,062.94/425,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,978.13

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