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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,003.15, 586,517.25 and 234,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,003.15, 586,517.25 and 234,023.38 is: 322,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,003.15 : 586,517.25 = 234,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,003.15/586,517.25 = 234,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,003.15x = 586,517.25 × 234,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,003.15x = 137,258,748,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258,748,684.60/425,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,959.37

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