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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,050.88, 586,574.08 and 234,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,050.88, 586,574.08 and 234,065.04 is: 323,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,050.88 : 586,574.08 = 234,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,050.88/586,574.08 = 234,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,050.88x = 586,574.08 × 234,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,050.88x = 137,296,485,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,296,485,498.16/425,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,011.88

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