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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,224, 586,802.82 and 234,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,224, 586,802.82 and 234,237.52 is: 323,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,224 : 586,802.82 = 234,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,224/586,802.82 = 234,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,224x = 586,802.82 × 234,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,224x = 137,451,237,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,451,237,285.81/425,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,244.31

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