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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,114.18, 586,684.08 and 234,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,114.18, 586,684.08 and 234,127.52 is: 323,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,114.18 : 586,684.08 = 234,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,114.18/586,684.08 = 234,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,114.18x = 586,684.08 × 234,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,114.18x = 137,358,888,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,358,888,673.88/425,114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,110.58

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