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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,042.28, 586,559.22 and 234,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,042.28, 586,559.22 and 234,056.04 is: 322,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,042.28 : 586,559.22 = 234,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,042.28/586,559.22 = 234,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,042.28x = 586,559.22 × 234,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,042.28x = 137,287,728,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,287,728,258.69/425,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,997.82

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