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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,316.05, 586,935.82 and 234,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,316.05, 586,935.82 and 234,329.44 is: 323,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,316.05 : 586,935.82 = 234,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,316.05/586,935.82 = 234,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,316.05x = 586,935.82 × 234,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,316.05x = 137,536,339,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,536,339,741.61/425,316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,374.44

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