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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,041.78, 586,557.60 and 234,054.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,041.78, 586,557.60 and 234,054.70 is: 322,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,041.78 : 586,557.60 = 234,054.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,041.78/586,557.60 = 234,054.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,041.78x = 586,557.60 × 234,054.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,041.78x = 137,286,563,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,286,563,100.72/425,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,995.45

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