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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,034.99, 586,527.23 and 234,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,034.99, 586,527.23 and 234,012.69 is: 322,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,034.99 : 586,527.23 = 234,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,034.99/586,527.23 = 234,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,034.99x = 586,527.23 × 234,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,034.99x = 137,254,815,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,254,815,435.58/425,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,925.92

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