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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,090.68, 586,618.05 and 234,121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,090.68, 586,618.05 and 234,121.84 is: 323,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,090.68 : 586,618.05 = 234,121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,090.68/586,618.05 = 234,121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,090.68x = 586,618.05 × 234,121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,090.68x = 137,340,097,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,340,097,243.21/425,090.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,084.24

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