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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,335.62, 586,989.27 and 234,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,335.62, 586,989.27 and 234,348.96 is: 323,415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,335.62 : 586,989.27 = 234,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,335.62/586,989.27 = 234,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,335.62x = 586,989.27 × 234,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,335.62x = 137,560,324,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,560,324,955.66/425,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,415.95

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