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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,196.75, 586,771.52 and 234,209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,196.75, 586,771.52 and 234,209.55 is: 323,209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,196.75 : 586,771.52 = 234,209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,196.75/586,771.52 = 234,209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,196.75x = 586,771.52 × 234,209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,196.75x = 137,427,492,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,427,492,480.97/425,196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,209.18

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