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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,241.05, 586,804.80 and 234,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,241.05, 586,804.80 and 234,254.45 is: 323,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,241.05 : 586,804.80 = 234,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,241.05/586,804.80 = 234,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,241.05x = 586,804.80 × 234,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,241.05x = 137,461,632,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,461,632,747.34/425,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,255.79

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