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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,035.23, 586,527.57 and 234,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,035.23, 586,527.57 and 234,012.93 is: 322,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,035.23 : 586,527.57 = 234,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,035.23/586,527.57 = 234,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,035.23x = 586,527.57 × 234,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,035.23x = 137,255,035,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,255,035,181.48/425,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,926.26

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