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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,198.64, 586,774.15 and 234,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,198.64, 586,774.15 and 234,212.03 is: 323,212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,198.64 : 586,774.15 = 234,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,198.64/586,774.15 = 234,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,198.64x = 586,774.15 × 234,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,198.64x = 137,429,564,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429,564,823.03/425,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,212.62

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