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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,085.03, 586,617.39 and 234,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,085.03, 586,617.39 and 234,096.75 is: 323,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,085.03 : 586,617.39 = 234,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,085.03/586,617.39 = 234,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,085.03x = 586,617.39 × 234,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,085.03x = 137,325,224,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,325,224,492.48/425,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,053.54

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