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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,042.78, 586,558.98 and 234,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,042.78, 586,558.98 and 234,055.70 is: 322,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,042.78 : 586,558.98 = 234,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,042.78/586,558.98 = 234,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,042.78x = 586,558.98 × 234,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,042.78x = 137,287,472,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,287,472,655.19/425,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,996.83

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