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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,199.64, 586,775.53 and 234,213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,199.64, 586,775.53 and 234,213.03 is: 323,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,199.64 : 586,775.53 = 234,213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,199.64/586,775.53 = 234,213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,199.64x = 586,775.53 × 234,213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,199.64x = 137,430,474,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,430,474,811.16/425,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,214.00

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