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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,759.64, 586,167.89 and 233,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,759.64, 586,167.89 and 233,785.32 is: 322,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,759.64 : 586,167.89 = 233,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,759.64/586,167.89 = 233,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,759.64x = 586,167.89 × 233,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,759.64x = 137,037,446,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,037,446,568.45/424,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,623.52

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