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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,003.34, 586,517.52 and 234,023.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,003.34, 586,517.52 and 234,023.57 is: 322,959.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,003.34 : 586,517.52 = 234,023.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,003.34/586,517.52 = 234,023.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,003.34x = 586,517.52 × 234,023.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,003.34x = 137,258,920,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,258,920,965.36/425,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,959.63

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