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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,038.78, 586,553.46 and 234,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,038.78, 586,553.46 and 234,051.70 is: 322,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,038.78 : 586,553.46 = 234,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,038.78/586,553.46 = 234,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,038.78x = 586,553.46 × 234,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,038.78x = 137,283,834,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,283,834,453.88/425,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,991.31

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