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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,652.07, 586,023.96 and 233,669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,652.07, 586,023.96 and 233,669.57 is: 322,466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,652.07 : 586,023.96 = 233,669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,652.07/586,023.96 = 233,669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,652.07x = 586,023.96 × 233,669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,652.07x = 136,935,963,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,935,963,812.78/424,652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,466.26

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