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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,228.67, 586,793.97 and 234,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,228.67, 586,793.97 and 234,237.96 is: 323,236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,228.67 : 586,793.97 = 234,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,228.67/586,793.97 = 234,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,228.67x = 586,793.97 × 234,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,228.67x = 137,449,422,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,449,422,473.10/425,228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,236.49

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