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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,223, 586,801.44 and 234,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,223, 586,801.44 and 234,236.52 is: 323,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,223 : 586,801.44 = 234,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,223/586,801.44 = 234,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,223x = 586,801.44 × 234,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,223x = 137,450,327,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,450,327,236.59/425,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,242.93

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