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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,242.55, 586,806.87 and 234,255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,242.55, 586,806.87 and 234,255.95 is: 323,257.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,242.55 : 586,806.87 = 234,255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,242.55/586,806.87 = 234,255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,242.55x = 586,806.87 × 234,255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,242.55x = 137,462,997,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,462,997,864.34/425,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,257.86

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