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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,119.43, 586,691.33 and 234,132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,119.43, 586,691.33 and 234,132.77 is: 323,117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,119.43 : 586,691.33 = 234,132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,119.43/586,691.33 = 234,132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,119.43x = 586,691.33 × 234,132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,119.43x = 137,363,666,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,363,666,227.88/425,119.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,117.83

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