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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,210.81, 586,792.50 and 234,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,210.81, 586,792.50 and 234,223.74 is: 323,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,210.81 : 586,792.50 = 234,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,210.81/586,792.50 = 234,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,210.81x = 586,792.50 × 234,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,210.81x = 137,440,733,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,440,733,953.95/425,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,229.64

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