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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,339.37, 586,994.46 and 234,352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,339.37, 586,994.46 and 234,352.71 is: 323,421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,339.37 : 586,994.46 = 234,352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,339.37/586,994.46 = 234,352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,339.37x = 586,994.46 × 234,352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,339.37x = 137,563,742,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,563,742,455.99/425,339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,421.14

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