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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,282.16, 586,888.02 and 234,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,282.16, 586,888.02 and 234,293.88 is: 323,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,282.16 : 586,888.02 = 234,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,282.16/586,888.02 = 234,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,282.16x = 586,888.02 × 234,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,282.16x = 137,504,271,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,504,271,331.32/425,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,324.80

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