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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,031.37, 586,547.13 and 234,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,031.37, 586,547.13 and 234,045.52 is: 322,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,031.37 : 586,547.13 = 234,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,031.37/586,547.13 = 234,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,031.37x = 586,547.13 × 234,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,031.37x = 137,278,728,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,278,728,045.36/425,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,984.93

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