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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,029.26, 586,540.36 and 234,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,029.26, 586,540.36 and 234,042.18 is: 322,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,029.26 : 586,540.36 = 234,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,029.26/586,540.36 = 234,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,029.26x = 586,540.36 × 234,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,029.26x = 137,275,184,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,275,184,512.39/425,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,978.20

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