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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,078.99, 586,602.61 and 234,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,078.99, 586,602.61 and 234,092.38 is: 323,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,078.99 : 586,602.61 = 234,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,078.99/586,602.61 = 234,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,078.99x = 586,602.61 × 234,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,078.99x = 137,319,200,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,319,200,137.25/425,078.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,043.96

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