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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,636.91, 586,003.03 and 233,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,636.91, 586,003.03 and 233,654.40 is: 322,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,636.91 : 586,003.03 = 233,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,636.91/586,003.03 = 233,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,636.91x = 586,003.03 × 233,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,636.91x = 136,922,186,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,922,186,372.83/424,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,445.32

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