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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,036.23, 586,528.95 and 234,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,036.23, 586,528.95 and 234,013.93 is: 322,927.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,036.23 : 586,528.95 = 234,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,036.23/586,528.95 = 234,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,036.23x = 586,528.95 × 234,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,036.23x = 137,255,944,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,255,944,648.27/425,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,927.64

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