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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,299.71, 586,915.05 and 234,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,299.71, 586,915.05 and 234,312.64 is: 323,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,299.71 : 586,915.05 = 234,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,299.71/586,915.05 = 234,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,299.71x = 586,915.05 × 234,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,299.71x = 137,521,614,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,521,614,821.23/425,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,352.24

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