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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.25, 586,545.90 and 234,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.25, 586,545.90 and 234,046.20 is: 322,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.25 : 586,545.90 = 234,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.25/586,545.90 = 234,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.25x = 586,545.90 × 234,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.25x = 137,278,839,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,278,839,020.58/425,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,983.76

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