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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,083.88, 586,606.83 and 234,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,083.88, 586,606.83 and 234,098.84 is: 323,051.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,083.88 : 586,606.83 = 234,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,083.88/586,606.83 = 234,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,083.88x = 586,606.83 × 234,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,083.88x = 137,323,975,506.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,323,975,506.04/425,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,051.48

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