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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,069.37, 586,599.57 and 234,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,069.37, 586,599.57 and 234,083.52 is: 323,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,069.37 : 586,599.57 = 234,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,069.37/586,599.57 = 234,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,069.37x = 586,599.57 × 234,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,069.37x = 137,313,292,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,313,292,176.09/425,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,037.37

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