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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,196.64, 586,771.39 and 234,210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,196.64, 586,771.39 and 234,210.03 is: 323,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,196.64 : 586,771.39 = 234,210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,196.64/586,771.39 = 234,210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,196.64x = 586,771.39 × 234,210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,196.64x = 137,427,746,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,427,746,248.00/425,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,209.86

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