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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,083.38, 586,606.15 and 234,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,083.38, 586,606.15 and 234,098.34 is: 323,050.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,083.38 : 586,606.15 = 234,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,083.38/586,606.15 = 234,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,083.38x = 586,606.15 × 234,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,083.38x = 137,323,525,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,323,525,948.79/425,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,050.80

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