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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,244.32, 586,838.18 and 234,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,244.32, 586,838.18 and 234,260.90 is: 323,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,244.32 : 586,838.18 = 234,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,244.32/586,838.18 = 234,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,244.32x = 586,838.18 × 234,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,244.32x = 137,473,240,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,473,240,201.16/425,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,280.60

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