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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,031.26, 586,543.12 and 234,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,031.26, 586,543.12 and 234,044.18 is: 322,980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,031.26 : 586,543.12 = 234,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,031.26/586,543.12 = 234,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,031.26x = 586,543.12 × 234,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,031.26x = 137,277,003,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277,003,555.04/425,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,980.96

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