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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,429.92, 725,594.64 and 234,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,429.92, 725,594.64 and 234,588 is: 351,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,429.92 : 725,594.64 = 234,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,429.92/725,594.64 = 234,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,429.92x = 725,594.64 × 234,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,429.92x = 170,215,795,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,215,795,408.32/484,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,373.42

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