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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,233.28, 586,819.20 and 234,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,233.28, 586,819.20 and 234,242.24 is: 323,252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,233.28 : 586,819.20 = 234,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,233.28/586,819.20 = 234,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,233.28x = 586,819.20 × 234,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,233.28x = 137,457,843,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,457,843,883.01/425,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,252.79

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