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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.27, 586,550.18 and 234,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.27, 586,550.18 and 234,047.42 is: 322,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.27 : 586,550.18 = 234,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.27/586,550.18 = 234,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.27x = 586,550.18 × 234,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.27x = 137,280,553,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280,553,981.90/425,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,987.79

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