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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,766.43, 586,181.82 and 233,784.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,766.43, 586,181.82 and 233,784.23 is: 322,624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,766.43 : 586,181.82 = 233,784.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,766.43/586,181.82 = 233,784.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,766.43x = 586,181.82 × 233,784.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,766.43x = 137,040,062,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,040,062,497.79/424,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,624.51

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