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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,315.95, 586,936.04 and 234,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,315.95, 586,936.04 and 234,327.67 is: 323,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,315.95 : 586,936.04 = 234,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,315.95/586,936.04 = 234,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,315.95x = 586,936.04 × 234,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,315.95x = 137,535,352,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,535,352,053.25/425,315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,372.20

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