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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,340.87, 586,996.53 and 234,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,340.87, 586,996.53 and 234,354.21 is: 323,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,340.87 : 586,996.53 = 234,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,340.87/586,996.53 = 234,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,340.87x = 586,996.53 × 234,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,340.87x = 137,565,108,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,565,108,060.89/425,340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,423.21

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