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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,316.11, 586,935.91 and 234,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,316.11, 586,935.91 and 234,329.50 is: 323,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,316.11 : 586,935.91 = 234,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,316.11/586,935.91 = 234,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,316.11x = 586,935.91 × 234,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,316.11x = 137,536,396,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,536,396,269.18/425,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,374.53

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