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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,243.28, 586,833 and 234,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,243.28, 586,833 and 234,252.24 is: 323,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,243.28 : 586,833 = 234,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,243.28/586,833 = 234,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,243.28x = 586,833 × 234,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,243.28x = 137,466,944,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,466,944,755.92/425,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,266.59

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