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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,098.15, 586,631.84 and 234,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,098.15, 586,631.84 and 234,107.44 is: 323,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,098.15 : 586,631.84 = 234,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,098.15/586,631.84 = 234,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,098.15x = 586,631.84 × 234,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,098.15x = 137,334,875,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334,875,647.77/425,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,066.28

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