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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,101.43, 586,632.89 and 234,132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,101.43, 586,632.89 and 234,132.59 is: 323,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,101.43 : 586,632.89 = 234,132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,101.43/586,632.89 = 234,132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,101.43x = 586,632.89 × 234,132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,101.43x = 137,349,876,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,349,876,744.22/425,101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,099.07

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