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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,046.88, 586,568.56 and 234,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,046.88, 586,568.56 and 234,061.04 is: 323,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,046.88 : 586,568.56 = 234,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,046.88/586,568.56 = 234,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,046.88x = 586,568.56 × 234,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,046.88x = 137,292,847,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,292,847,184.90/425,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,006.36

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