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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.98, 586,524.46 and 234,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.98, 586,524.46 and 234,010.68 is: 322,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.98 : 586,524.46 = 234,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.98/586,524.46 = 234,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.98x = 586,524.46 × 234,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.98x = 137,252,987,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,252,987,721.23/425,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,923.15

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