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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,636.59, 586,002.60 and 233,654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,636.59, 586,002.60 and 233,654.09 is: 322,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,636.59 : 586,002.60 = 233,654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,636.59/586,002.60 = 233,654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,636.59x = 586,002.60 × 233,654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,636.59x = 136,921,901,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,921,901,310.62/424,636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,444.89

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