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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,034.75, 586,547.96 and 234,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,034.75, 586,547.96 and 234,047.69 is: 322,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,034.75 : 586,547.96 = 234,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,034.75/586,547.96 = 234,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,034.75x = 586,547.96 × 234,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,034.75x = 137,280,191,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280,191,009.23/425,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,985.81

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