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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,373.28, 586,991.12 and 234,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,373.28, 586,991.12 and 234,406.24 is: 323,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,373.28 : 586,991.12 = 234,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,373.28/586,991.12 = 234,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,373.28x = 586,991.12 × 234,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,373.28x = 137,594,381,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,594,381,352.59/425,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,467.38

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