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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,029.94, 586,541.32 and 234,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,029.94, 586,541.32 and 234,042.88 is: 322,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,029.94 : 586,541.32 = 234,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,029.94/586,541.32 = 234,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,029.94x = 586,541.32 × 234,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,029.94x = 137,275,815,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,275,815,668.88/425,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,979.17

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