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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,239.28, 586,827.48 and 234,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,239.28, 586,827.48 and 234,248.24 is: 323,261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,239.28 : 586,827.48 = 234,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,239.28/586,827.48 = 234,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,239.28x = 586,827.48 × 234,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,239.28x = 137,463,304,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,463,304,373.64/425,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,261.07

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