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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,040.28, 586,555.53 and 234,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,040.28, 586,555.53 and 234,053.20 is: 322,993.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,040.28 : 586,555.53 = 234,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,040.28/586,555.53 = 234,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,040.28x = 586,555.53 × 234,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,040.28x = 137,285,198,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,285,198,774.20/425,040.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,993.38

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