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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,006.15, 586,521.39 and 234,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,006.15, 586,521.39 and 234,026.38 is: 322,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,006.15 : 586,521.39 = 234,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,006.15/586,521.39 = 234,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,006.15x = 586,521.39 × 234,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,006.15x = 137,261,477,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,477,694.27/425,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,963.51

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