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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,315.46, 586,935.01 and 234,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,315.46, 586,935.01 and 234,328.85 is: 323,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,315.46 : 586,935.01 = 234,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,315.46/586,935.01 = 234,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,315.46x = 586,935.01 × 234,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,315.46x = 137,535,806,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,535,806,218.71/425,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,373.64

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