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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,338.37, 586,993.07 and 234,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,338.37, 586,993.07 and 234,351.71 is: 323,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,338.37 : 586,993.07 = 234,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,338.37/586,993.07 = 234,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,338.37x = 586,993.07 × 234,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,338.37x = 137,562,829,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562,829,712.65/425,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,419.75

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