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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,037.78, 586,552.08 and 234,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,037.78, 586,552.08 and 234,050.70 is: 322,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,037.78 : 586,552.08 = 234,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,037.78/586,552.08 = 234,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,037.78x = 586,552.08 × 234,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,037.78x = 137,282,924,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,282,924,910.46/425,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,989.93

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