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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,082.38, 586,604.77 and 234,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,082.38, 586,604.77 and 234,097.34 is: 323,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,082.38 : 586,604.77 = 234,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,082.38/586,604.77 = 234,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,082.38x = 586,604.77 × 234,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,082.38x = 137,322,612,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,322,612,770.05/425,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,049.42

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