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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,030.37, 586,545.75 and 234,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,030.37, 586,545.75 and 234,044.52 is: 322,983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,030.37 : 586,545.75 = 234,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,030.37/586,545.75 = 234,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,030.37x = 586,545.75 × 234,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,030.37x = 137,277,818,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277,818,516.79/425,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,983.55

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