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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,034.10, 586,526.02 and 234,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,034.10, 586,526.02 and 234,011.80 is: 322,924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,034.10 : 586,526.02 = 234,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,034.10/586,526.02 = 234,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,034.10x = 586,526.02 × 234,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,034.10x = 137,254,009,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254,009,687.04/425,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,924.70

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