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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,257.28, 586,852.32 and 234,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,257.28, 586,852.32 and 234,266.24 is: 323,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,257.28 : 586,852.32 = 234,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,257.28/586,852.32 = 234,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,257.28x = 586,852.32 × 234,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,257.28x = 137,479,686,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479,686,441.68/425,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,285.91

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