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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,046.96, 586,568.64 and 234,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,046.96, 586,568.64 and 234,067.20 is: 323,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,046.96 : 586,568.64 = 234,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,046.96/586,568.64 = 234,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,046.96x = 586,568.64 × 234,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,046.96x = 137,296,479,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,296,479,172.61/425,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,014.85

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