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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,029.44, 586,540.63 and 234,042.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,029.44, 586,540.63 and 234,042.38 is: 322,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,029.44 : 586,540.63 = 234,042.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,029.44/586,540.63 = 234,042.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,029.44x = 586,540.63 × 234,042.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,029.44x = 137,275,360,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,275,360,908.98/425,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,978.48

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