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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,267.46, 586,870.47 and 234,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,267.46, 586,870.47 and 234,280.26 is: 323,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,267.46 : 586,870.47 = 234,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,267.46/586,870.47 = 234,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,267.46x = 586,870.47 × 234,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,267.46x = 137,492,166,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,492,166,297.92/425,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,307.52

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