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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,035.04, 586,548.40 and 234,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,035.04, 586,548.40 and 234,047.92 is: 322,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,035.04 : 586,548.40 = 234,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,035.04/586,548.40 = 234,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,035.04x = 586,548.40 × 234,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,035.04x = 137,280,432,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,280,432,999.33/425,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,986.15

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