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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,042.76, 586,559 and 234,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,042.76, 586,559 and 234,055.68 is: 322,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,042.76 : 586,559 = 234,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,042.76/586,559 = 234,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,042.76x = 586,559 × 234,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,042.76x = 137,287,465,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,287,465,605.12/425,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,996.83

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