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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,031.75, 586,543.82 and 234,044.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,031.75, 586,543.82 and 234,044.69 is: 322,981.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,031.75 : 586,543.82 = 234,044.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,031.75/586,543.82 = 234,044.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,031.75x = 586,543.82 × 234,044.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,031.75x = 137,277,462,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,277,462,420.37/425,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,981.67

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