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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,197.96, 586,799.94 and 234,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,197.96, 586,799.94 and 234,211.40 is: 323,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,197.96 : 586,799.94 = 234,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,197.96/586,799.94 = 234,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,197.96x = 586,799.94 × 234,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,197.96x = 137,435,235,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,435,235,467.32/425,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,226.47

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