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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,094.24, 586,623 and 234,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,094.24, 586,623 and 234,125.40 is: 323,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,094.24 : 586,623 = 234,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,094.24/586,623 = 234,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,094.24x = 586,623 × 234,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,094.24x = 137,343,344,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,343,344,524.20/425,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,089.17

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