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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,039.91, 586,552.17 and 234,051.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,039.91, 586,552.17 and 234,051.75 is: 322,989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,039.91 : 586,552.17 = 234,051.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,039.91/586,552.17 = 234,051.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,039.91x = 586,552.17 × 234,051.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,039.91x = 137,283,561,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,283,561,854.80/425,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,989.81

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