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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,034.57, 586,526.67 and 234,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,034.57, 586,526.67 and 234,012.27 is: 322,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,034.57 : 586,526.67 = 234,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,034.57/586,526.67 = 234,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,034.57x = 586,526.67 × 234,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,034.57x = 137,254,437,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254,437,462.24/425,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,925.35

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