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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,337.10, 586,965.27 and 234,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,337.10, 586,965.27 and 234,348.82 is: 323,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,337.10 : 586,965.27 = 234,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,337.10/586,965.27 = 234,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,337.10x = 586,965.27 × 234,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,337.10x = 137,554,618,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,554,618,405.48/425,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,401.41

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