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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,335.87, 586,989.62 and 234,349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,335.87, 586,989.62 and 234,349.21 is: 323,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,335.87 : 586,989.62 = 234,349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,335.87/586,989.62 = 234,349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,335.87x = 586,989.62 × 234,349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,335.87x = 137,560,553,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,560,553,725.20/425,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,416.30

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