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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,263.50, 586,863.63 and 234,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,263.50, 586,863.63 and 234,276.84 is: 323,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,263.50 : 586,863.63 = 234,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,263.50/586,863.63 = 234,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,263.50x = 586,863.63 × 234,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,263.50x = 137,488,556,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,488,556,747.33/425,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,302.04

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