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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,088.06, 586,594.94 and 234,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,088.06, 586,594.94 and 234,101.45 is: 323,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,088.06 : 586,594.94 = 234,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,088.06/586,594.94 = 234,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,088.06x = 586,594.94 × 234,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,088.06x = 137,322,727,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,322,727,190.52/425,088.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,045.36

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