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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.02, 586,549.84 and 234,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.02, 586,549.84 and 234,047.17 is: 322,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.02 : 586,549.84 = 234,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.02/586,549.84 = 234,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.02x = 586,549.84 × 234,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.02x = 137,280,326,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280,326,598.09/425,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,987.44

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