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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.57, 586,525.29 and 234,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.57, 586,525.29 and 234,011.27 is: 322,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.57 : 586,525.29 = 234,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.57/586,525.29 = 234,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.57x = 586,525.29 × 234,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.57x = 137,253,528,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,253,528,588.79/425,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,923.97

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