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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,039.28, 586,554.15 and 234,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,039.28, 586,554.15 and 234,052.20 is: 322,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,039.28 : 586,554.15 = 234,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,039.28/586,554.15 = 234,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,039.28x = 586,554.15 × 234,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,039.28x = 137,284,289,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,284,289,226.63/425,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,992.00

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